As global temperatures rise, sea ice is melting for longer periods each year, making it difficult for polar bears to hunt and carry out other life-sustaining tasks.
Sea Turtles
Six of seven remaining sea turtle species are classified as endangered. Loss of habitat and pollution are just two of the things sea turtles must fight against to stay alive.
Penguins
There are between 17 and 19 penguin species in the southern hemisphere, and 10 of them are endangered. Climate change is melting the sea ice that penguins rely on to access food.
Asian Elephants
Habitat loss and human conflict have slashed populations of these gentle giants by half or more in three generations.
Tigers
Tigers have lost an estimated 95% of their historical range. Their habitat has been destroyed, degraded, and fragmented by human activities.
Sharks
There are an estimated 80,000 adult school sharks left worldwide due largely to the cruel shark fin trade and the fallout of pollution and climate change.
Rhinoceros
While some species are making a promising comeback, rhinos exist at a fraction of the six-figure population that roamed the earth a century ago.
Whales
Despite decades worth of efforts to protect these magnificent animals, at least six out of 13 great whale species are endangered or vulnerable.
Camels
Bactrian camels are critically endangered due to hunting and competition for food. There are fewer than 1,000 remaining in China and Mongolia.
Butterfly
Monarchs are being impacted by the same set of threats: habitat destruction, pesticides and extreme weather brought about by climate change.
Octopus
Wild octopus populations are declining due to overfishing. Instead of addressing the problem, companies are spending millions on octopus farms.
Dolphins
There are only six species of river dolphins left and they all are endangered. Pollution, dams and shipping have all taken their toll.
Crab
A decline in underwater grass — due to warming waters, irregular weather and pollution — has been linked to declines in the blue crab population.
Panda Bears
Recent estimates indicate that more than 1,800 pandas now live in southwestern China, and happily their numbers are increasing.
