Most of the remaining monk seals live in Greece and Turkey. Following the spirit of the One Plan Approach (OPA) to species conservation planning and the IUCN SSC ‘Guidelines on the Use of Ex situ Management for Species Conservation’ and in order to appropriately reflect the current breadth of population management activities, the needs of EAZA Members and the changes and opportunities within the conservation world at large, EAZA … •    Freshwater Fishes Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation as a consequence of agricultural land use intensification is a major threat to European Orthoptera species. This publication summarises results for all Europe’s native species of ferns and lycopods (194 species). As the largest, most populated and fastest growing continent on Earth, Asia may be the region of the world where the most animal species face extinction due to conflicts with humans. Wildlife parks in three European countries on Tuesday announced they are joining forces to send critically endangered eastern black rhinos back … Canary, Maderia and Azores Islands — Possibly 1000 Madeira pipistrelle bats live in the Madieria Islands, 300 in the Azores and somewhat more in the Canaries. Bulgaria, Turkey — Most of the semi-open landscape, once scattered with trees and shrubs, is now intensively farmed and no longer suitable for Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse. The panther is one of the most endangered mammals in the country, according to the Defenders of Wildlife. That status means populations have declined drastically, or numbers are already precariously low, or the animals presently survive only in a tiny area. IUCN has recently completed detailed assessments of the health of Europe's mammal, reptile and amphibian populations. First listed as endangered in the 1970s, there … Nearly one in six (15%) of Europe’s 2313 mammal species are threatened, and a further 9% are close to qualifying for threatened status. Although the level of threat is currently low, data for many of the species is lacking and monitoring of harvest and trade is recommended. The main threats come from  invasive and problematic species, livestock farming, land abandonment, ecosystem modification, deforestation and wood harvesting. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Regional Assessment. Out of Europe's 83 species of amphibians, nearly one-quarter are threatened with extinction. Stacker used the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List to highlight 50 endangered species from this region that have been put at risk by this past summer’s crisis. Its numbers declined dramatically during the last 100 years, and probably now total fewer than 50 individuals. Helen Temple and Andrew Terry (compilers). Threatened = Threatened species. Lynx's main food source, rabbits, became scarce after the 1940s. •    Reptiles •    Dragonflies                                                                                                                    in the north, along the western coasts of Europe and Africa (west of 5.5 degrees W. A juvenile showing its pink bill and obvious nestling gape—the soft swollen base which be es harder and less swollen as the bird matures Developing European Red Lists for these species groups will provide a comprehensive overview of their extinction risk and distributions in Europe, and will contribute to guiding policy decisions and conservation actions. Initially, it was thought the pup was a fox or a dog, but the sample results of DNA tests indicated that the puppy was a purebred dingo. Apr 23, 2020. Major threats include the over-abstraction of water, which in many cases is further exacerbated by increasing droughts due to climate change, pollution, and the introduction of alien species. Italy — Less than 1,000 Aeolian wall lizards are confined to isolated spots on the Aeolian Islands lying north of Sicily. Among Europe's 1,000 species of native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, 155 are classified as threatened. Photo: IUCN Click here to download this report (2.69 MB). •    Endemic Shrubs     The alpine dingoes in Australia are an endangered species on the verge of extinction. In 2019, it become one of three U.S. species delisted from the Endangered Species … This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe's 262 endemic shrub species. But to the newt's detriment, Park streams are drying up as large volumes of the mountain water are bottled and sold throughout Europe. Introductory note to the GDT contest European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 From Prof. Dr. Beate Jessel . In total 1,826 vascular plant species have been assessed from the following groups: species listed on European or international policy instruments, selected priority crop wild relatives, and aquatic plant species. The European Red List is a review of the status of European species according to the IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines. Europe's five most endangered mammals, listed below, are classified as "Critically Endangered". Funded by the European Commission since 2006, through a mix of funding schemes, the European Red List is compiled by IUCN’s Global Species Programme in collaboration with the Species Survival Commission and other partners and experts. Within Europe, the Iberian peninsula harbors a concentration of endangered reptile species. This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe's native terrestrial mollusc species. Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation as a consequence of agricultural land use intensification is a major threat to European Orthoptera species. •    Vascular Plants. “Th… Home | Privacy & Cookies | Contact | About. Among the dead were 45-year-old Masa, one of the oldest captive gorillas in Europe… ); north of 19 degrees N. Lat. Photo: IUCN This publication summarises the results for Europe’s native species of grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets. Conservation experts warn there's an extremely high chance that 16 of the endangered animals will soon be extinct. Illegal hunting and habitat destruction caused saiga populations to decline by over 80 percent in the last decade. Click here to download this report (8.77 MB). Click here to download this report (3.72 MB). 42 % of these species are threatened with 58% of endemic European trees being at risk of extinction. IUCN assessed the status of the aforementioned species using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, which is the most widely accepted system for measuring extinction risk globally. This has been so successful that almost 10% of the entire global population of the critically endangered subspecies - the eastern black rhino - now reside in captivity in Europe; 94 animals … Endangered Animals - Lists and Descriptions. Tourists, road builders and all-terrain vehicle riders are threats to this highly endangered species. This publication summarises results for Europe’s 85 native species of amphibians. Copyright © 2020 Current Results Publishing Ltd. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Regional Assessment. European Mammal Assessment. Broken down, that includes 71 bird species, 96 mammals, 98 reptiles, 181 fish and 219 amphibians. Nearly a quarter of these species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation, pollution, climate change, and invasive alien species. For a complete list of endangered species in Europe, browse the Europe endangered species list. 9.2% of species are threatened with extinction at the European level due to habitat loss as a result of agriculture intensification (e.g., changes in agricultural practices including the use of pesticides and fertilisers), urban development, increased frequency of fires and climate change. Scientific name: Gorilla gorilla diehli. Photo: IUCN •    Non-marine Molluscs Photo: IUCN Top 10 Rare or Endangered Butterflies. Version 2010.2. Four belonging to the Gallotia genus live only on the Canary Islands. This publication summarises results for all Europe’s native species of bees (1,965 species). •    Mammals Many colonies have reportedly disappeared in recent years as people persecute the bats and destroy roosts. Photo: IUCN A once familiar sight and a sound often associated with the British summer, the turtle … The spiny dogfish is considered endangered in Europe, and vulnerable globally. These new assessments will supplement the existing European Red Lists and will provide a detailed picture of the status of biodiversity in Europe, thus, contributing to making the European Red List a Barometer of Life. Ukraine — The sandy mole rat lives only in southern Ukraine, where its habitat continues to shrink. Click here to download this report (11.09 MB). 2009. The last confirmed sighting of a slender-billed curlew was in 2001 in Hungary. The Kirtland's warbler, a yellow-bellied songbird, was once on the brink of extinction. Click here to download this report (1.69 MB). European Commission. The amphibian continually requires cold, fast-running mountain streams. This publication summarises results for all Europe’s native species of marine fishes (1,220 species). 22.5% of species are threatened with extinction at the European level due to natural systems modification, including flooding for dam construction and land reclamation projects. Photo: IUCN The bat's population is probably declining and habitat loss is a concern. Bavarian Pine Vole, for example, went extinct in Germany sometime after 1962 and now its last remaining population survives precariously in Austria. Click here to download this report (4.96 MB). The European mink population is less than half what it was a decade ago. Bearded Vulture EEP report 2019 Summary In 2019, a record of produced nestlings could be achieved: 30 fledglings. 7.5% of species are threatened with extinction at the European level due to mainly overfishing, coastal development, energy production and mining, and pollution. ... French hunters can kill around 63 different species while in other countries in Europe … Photo: IUCN Ten Endangered Species in Asia. Photo: IUCN Most of the continent's endangered amphibians live on the Iberian peninsula, the Italian peninsula, the Balkan coast and several Mediterranean islands. Lizards dominate the list of threatened reptiles. Meanwhile, Birdlife International provides IUCN with data on the status of European birds. The Status and Distribution of European Mammals. Click here to download this report (3.58 MB). •    Bees Aug 14, 2019 Pierre Longnus Getty ... to "European settlement." Photo: IUCN Click here to download this report (3.89 MB). Click here to download this report (6.59 MB). And since California is not only home to more than its share of unique species but also a place where development has changed a majority of the state’s landscape, it makes sense that quite a few California species are facing extinction. Unfortunately, Amur leopards are one of the world’s most endangered big cats. Canary Islands — Canary long-eared bats are confined to three or four islands in the Canary archipelago. They are as Critically Endangered on the… All of the 19 threatened species occur only in Europe. See how we are ensuring that the world our children inherit will be home to the same species we enjoy today. The main threats to shrubs are invasive species, unmanaged livestock grazing and climate change. 19.9% of species are threatened with extinction at the European level mainly due to urbanization and infrastructure, human intrusions and disturbance, pollution, and water use and management. Spain, Portugal — Lynx are nearly extinct in Portugal where few, if any, remain. Of those at least 467 species are threatened with extinction. All assessments followed the guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at regional levels. •    Trees  Of the five different species of rhinos, three have been classified as ‘critically endangered’ and all fall under the IUCN red list. “Water temperatures are rising, increased flooding, deforestation, fires, storms — these are all things that affect a species’ existence.” And new threats continue to emerge. European Red List of Amphibians. Click here for an excel table of the full list of species and their IUCN Red List Category (Appendix 2). “The image shows members of a small mob of meerkats ( Suricata suricatta) dashing across the sand in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park, … The rhino horn is as valuable as gold. Approximately one out of seven are threatened with extinction at the European level. Europa. Spain — El Montseny Natural Park in northeast Spain contains all the 1,000 to 1,500 mature individuals of this endangered salamander. Europe's most endangered bird of all is the slender-billed curlew. Click here to download this report (6.21 MB). Click here to download this report (10.62 MB). 42 Bearded Vulture laying pairs (two foster pairs are included) laid 67 eggs, from which 36 hatched and 30 survived. Photo: IUCN It identifies those species that are threatened with extinction at the European level (Pan-Europe and the European Union) so that appropriate conservation action can be taken to improve their status. •    Butterflies Habitat loss and degradation is the greatest threat to terrestrial mammals in Europe, while the main issue for marine mammals are accidental mortality (e.g., fisheries bycatch), pollution, and overexploitation. Unfortunately, a chick died as a fledgling after abandoning the nest because of an accident. Overall, 28.5% of species in Europe and 30.6% in the EU 28 are threatened. One of the most important threats is the desiccation of their habitat due to the increasingly hot and dry summers combined with the intensified water extraction for drinking and irrigation. This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe’s native species of medicinal plants. Out of the 524 bird species found in Europe, 68 (13 percent) are threatened. European Red List of Reptile. Overall 21.8% of molluscs species are threatened with extinction and 6% of species are thought to be decreasing in population size. Living in the … This publication summarises results for Europe’s 1, 796 native species of bryophyte. Using the total at the bottom of this page as an official count of endangered species of the world is not recommended. 2007. Among the 35 threatened European mammals, six are marine species. Out of the 524 bird species found in Europe, 68 (13 percent) are threatened. Neil Cox and Helen Temple (compilers). This publication summarises the results for Europe’s native species of grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets. Other important threats include overfishing, especially in the large rivers of Eastern Europe and the massive increase in dam constructions which lead to the interruption of stream connectivity and the total alteration of the stream habitats. (Last updated January 2019) Endangered = Endangered species. Status: Critically Endangered. Extinction threatens 15 percent, or one in seven of Europe's 228 species of mammals. Click here to download this report (2.07 MB). Additionally, IUCN has recently been awarded a project funded by the European Commission (EC) to assess the extinction risk of all native European hoverfly species (approx. At least 37% of these species are threatened. The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and European Union. Photo: IUCN In addition to the dozen endangered mammals in the above list, threatened mammals include European bison, wolverine, polar bear and marbled polecat, along with seven species of bats, two hares, four rodents and two shrews. Photo: IUCN Central, Eastern, Southern Europe — Once common, this curlew migrates across Europe from breeding grounds in Siberia. The main threat to this species is the loss of veteran trees across European landscapes. Some, such as marbled polecat and Russian desman, have undergone populations declines of at least 30 percent in the last ten years. The last right whales were caught off Madeira Island, Portugal in 1967, and right whales have seldom been seen since near European shores. For two amphibians, the Karpathos Frog and Montseny Brook Newt, numbers have declined so low, that the species are now critically endangered and close to extinction. •    Marine Fishes Most of Europe's endangered reptiles are endemic, meaning they don't live outside the region. It hasn't been sighted in European Turkey for five years. The information here comes from the World Conservation Union (IUCN), an internationally recognized authority on the status of species around the world. Conservation specialists conclude that the likelihood of these animals soon becoming extinct in their natural habitat is "extremely high". The bats have recently dropped in number due to cutting of forests. London (CNN) British fish and chip shops are selling endangered shark species … Many of Europe's most endangered animals are species restricted to islands, notably the Canary Islands. •    Birds  2009. Overall, 28.5% of species in Europe and 30.6% in the EU 28 are threatened. This publication summarises results for Europe’s 151 native species of terrestrial and freshwater reptiles. There are 33 species of lemur which have been named by IUCN as critically endangered, with 103 of … The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. Continental Europe is not, however, without severely threatened animals. IUCN. During the 1960s these frogs were abundant on the island, but by 1992 were seldom seen. A photo managed to capture a moment that hardly any of us will ever witness. The loss of ancient and veteran trees at continental scale is a cause for considerable concern. Soft-footed were both the photographer and the subject of this year's winning image, the lynx. Taking the top spot no one wants is Mexico with 665 endangered species. Fewer than 100 mature rock lizards are estimated to exist. Rapid development on the islands is fragmenting and destroying the shrews' habitat. Other important threats are the increasing frequency of wildfires, touristic development and urbanisation, climate change, afforestation and intensive forest management, drainage and river regulations, recreational activities, deforestation, limestone quarrying and sand excavations and invasive species. Green sea turtles originating from the North Atlantic Ocean, bounded by the following lines and coordinates: 48 degrees N. Lat. This publication summarises results for Europe’s 533 native species of birds. Photo: IUCN They also include the Canary, Madeira and Azores Islands in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Photo: IUCN Maldives. Atlantic Ocean — Few, if any, right whales now swim in the eastern North Atlantic, after centuries of whaling decimated the species. Populations of only one threatened toad and one common frog are currently on the rise, while the numbers of 49 other amphibian species drop. Photo: IUCN Photo: IUCN Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos from wildlife parks in three European countries were transported to Rwanda's Akagera National Park on Monday ... June 24, 2019… Endangered species ... Mon 1 Apr 2019 12.48 EDT Last modified on Tue 2 Apr 2019 02.32 EDT. Approximately one fifth of these species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation, pollution, overharvesting, and deliberate persecution. A Boost To Endangered Dingoes. Spain's only two breeding populations total 84 to 143 adults. Belarus, Estonia, France, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine and reintroduced to Estonia — European mink are extinct in Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, and possibly Bulgaria, Moldova and Switzerland. Photo: IUCN •    Saproxylic Beetles •    Bryophytes                              Their survival is threatened by competition from an introduced lizard. Photo: IUCN This publication from 2010 summarises results for a selection of Europe’s native species of saproxylic beetles. The European Red List of Hoverflies stems from Action 1B of the EU Pollinators Initiative put forward by the EC in June 2018 to address the decline of pollinators in the European Union. Some of the endangered birds whose range includes Europe are Balearic shearwater, sociable lapwing, red-breasted goose, saker falcon, Egyptian vulture, and white-headed duck. A paradise like few others, the Maldives, with its islands ringed in white sand and clear, … Zoology. But it's not only European Hamsters that have been added to the Red List. The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and European Union. Endangered (S/A) = Endangered based on similarity of appearance to an existing listed species. The main threats for the three groups are intensified livestock farming, recreational activities, tourism and urban development, wild plant collection, invasive alien species, natural system modifications and pollution. This publication summarises results for Europe’s native species of freshwater fishes and lampreys. 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Turtle dove. •    Grasshoppers, Crickets & Bush-crickets The rhinos are valued for their distinctive horns and leather skin. Long. That, along with much of their habitat being developed, led to drastic population declines. Outside its protected range in the Black Sea State Reserve, the mole rat population is swiftly declining. (Photo by Ingo Arndt/2019 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year) Runner-up, mammals: Meerkats on the move – Ann Toon (UK). Canary Islands — It's not known how many Canary shrews exist or whether their numbers have changed over the years. Click here to download this report (6.60 MB). Click here to download this report (9.1 MB). (e.g. Almost half, 48%, of species were assessed as being threatened with extinction. Critically Endangered: Black Rhino: Diceros bicornis: Critically Endangered: Bornean … Click here to download this brochure (1.63 MB). Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. They are; the Black rhino, the Sumatran rhino, and the Javan rhino. By Fred's Bughouse. Helen Temple and Neil Cox (compilers). This project started in January 2019 and will run until December 2021. The World Conservation Union (IUCN). 2.4% of the 400 extant species for which sufficient data are available are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats that include collection of plants from the wild and agriculture (livestock farming, annual and perennial non-timber crops, and plantation forestry). Mediterranean Sea — With a population of at most 450 animals, this is the most endangered seal in the world. If the rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act take effect, the whooping crane will be one of hundreds of animals affected. Click here to download this report (2.21 MB). All of the six most endangered European reptiles are wall lizards. This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe’s native species of vascular plants. This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe’s native species of butterflies. This publication summarises results for Europe's 454 native tree species. At most 18,000 of the antelope remain in European Russia. The meetings are convened by the members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , a treaty enacted … World Wildlife Fund is committed to endangered species protection. Their numbers continue to decline from people disturbing caves the seals use for breeding, and from fishing gear trapping the endangered marine animals. Of course, climate change will continue to threaten species around the world in 2019. “The impacts of climate change aren’t showing signs of slowing, and this administration refuses to recognize it,” says Charise Johnsonof the Union of Concerned Scientists. The utmost common endangered pets inside the international are dugongs, blue whales, tigers, excellent white sharks, cuvior’s beaked whales, large pandas, tigers, jaguars, one-horned rhinos and David deer. Nearly 11% of these species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including habitat loss and degradation due to logging and wood harvesting, agricultural expansion and intensification, urban sprawl, forest fires and climate change. •    Amphibians This publication summarises results for all of Europe’s native freshwater species of mollusc and for a selection of terrestrial mollusc families.. About 44% of the freshwater molluscs and 20% of the selected terrestrial molluscs are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including pollution, dams and water extraction (mainly for agriculture and drinking purposes) for the freshwater ecosystems and urbanisation, agriculture and recreational activities for the terrestrial molluscs. Austria — Only one population of Bavaian pine voles is known to exist, after they became extinct in Germany sometime since 1962. In general, Europe's frogs, toads and salamanders are not doing well. Loss of its stream habitat is blamed for the species decline. Photo: IUCN Photo: IUCN This publication from 2018 summarises the results for around 700 European saproxylic beetles. Approximately 13% of these species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including changing land-use practices, invasive and alien species and illegal killing of birds. Endangered species found in Iceland: This list combines species from several endangered species lists. This publication summarises results for Europe’s 137 native (sub)species of damselflies and dragonflies. Photo: IUCN •    Medicinal Plants 900 species). The other two are: Spain — This rock lizard lives in the Sierra de Francia mountains of Salamanca in southern Spain, where most of the species occupies the top of a single 1700 metre peak. About 9% of the species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including habitat loss and degradation due to changes in agricultural management.