There are over 150,000 species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Of those species, over 42,000 are threatened with extinction. On that list are 17,903 marine species that ...

The vaquita porpoise is one of the most endangered animals on the planet. By 2024, the vaquita population had dropped to fewer than 10 individuals, making the species’ extinction seem almost certain.

The vaquita marina, Spanish for "little sea cow," is considered the world's most endangered marine mammal. The gray porpoise – known for its small size and characteristic black markings around its ...