Species of the world

Explore the number of species at different levels of concern from 35 countries, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and invertebrates

A healthy environment depends on plant and animal species as their foundations and humans depend on healthy ecosystems. When a species becomes endangered, it can be viewed as an early warning. On Earth, all pieces are connected, so when a part of the environment is damaged the impact can be far-reaching. When our environment is damaged, we risk our own health.