Most Endangered Animals 2024. Wondering which endangered animals are most at risk in 2022 and which animal populations are responding well to conservation efforts? Our 2024 living planet report shows the average size of wildlife populations has fallen by a staggering 73% since 1970.

The database of the world’s endangered animals is based on the red list of threatened species by the international union for conservation of nature (iucn). In this article, we delve into the ten most endangered species as of 2024, shedding light on their struggle for survival and why their conservation is crucial for maintaining biodiversity.