African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)  Picture

The african elephant is classified as a member of the order Proboscidea (Elephants) and is a member of
the family Elephantidae. The male stands up to ten feet high to its shoulder, and weighs up to six tons. The female is slightly smaller, and weighs up to four tons. It is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the african elephant population over the last three generations based on an index of abundance. Hunting of the african elephant is now banned in several countries, but poaching for ivory still exists.

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Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)

The asian elephant is classified as a member of the order Proboscidea (Elephants) and is a member of the
family Elephantidae. It stands up to ten feet high and weighs up to 10,000 pounds. The asian elephant is
classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the asian elephant population over the last three generations based on an index of abundance and a decline in area of occupancy. The Asian elephant has four subspecies: the Indian, Ceylon, Sumatran, and Malaysian elephants.

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Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)

The right whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and is a member of the family
Balaenidae. It grows up to sixty feet long, and is twelve to eighteen feet long at birth. It weighs up to sixty tons as an adult. The right whale is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature right whales and an estimated continuing decline of at least 20% within two generations. The right whale was once the most hunted of all whales, and is now protected by law.

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Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

The blue whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and is a member of the family
Balaenopteridae. The male blue whale grows to about eighty-two feet long, and the female grows to about eighty-five feet long. It weighs up to 285,000 pounds as an adult. The blue whale is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the blue whale population over the last three generations based on direct observation, an index of abundance, and actual levels of exploitation. The blue whale is the largest mammal to have lived on the earth, but it feeds on some of the smallest marine
organisms: plankton.

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Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

The fin whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and is a member of the family
Balaenopteridae. It grows up to eighty feet long. The fin whale is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the blue whale population over the last three generations based on direct observation, an index of abundance, and actual levels of exploitation.

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Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)

The golden lion tamarin is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family
Callitrichidae. The golden lion tamarin's head and body are about one foot long, and the tail is slightly
shorter. It weighs about one and a half pounds. The golden lion tamarin is classified as a critically endangered species due to the fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations consisting of no more than fifty mature tamarins each, and that there has been continuing decline in the golden lion tamarin population. The golden lion tamarin is one of the most endangered of all mammals.

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Hybrid Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth hybridus)  Picture

The hybrid spider monkey is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family
Cebidae. The hybrid spider monkey grows to almost two feet long, not including the tail. It weighs from ten to fifteen pounds. The hybrid spider monkey is classified as an endangered species due to the fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations, and that there has been continuing decline in the hybrid spider monkey population. The hybrid spider monkey is known for its ability to use its tail as an extra limb.

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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)  Picture

The aye-aye is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of thefamily Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye is about the size of a rabbit, and is brown. It is a nocturnal animal. The aye-aye is classified as an endangered species due to a projected reduction of at least 50% of the aye-aye population over the next ten years based on levels of exploitation and a decline in area of occupancy. Also, the aye-aye has an estimated population of less than 2500 and an observed continuing decline in the form of severly fragmented subpopulations. The aye-aye builds nests out of twigs to hide during the day. It can be found on the African island of Madagascar.

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Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)  Picture

The gorilla is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family Hominidae. The
male gorilla grows to about six feet high, and weighs up to six hundred pounds. The female gorilla grows to about five feet high, and weighs up to two hundred pounds. The gorilla is classified as an endangered species due to the projected gorilla population declining to at the highest 50% due to a decline in area of occupancy. The gorilla is the largest and most powerful primate alive, but is a peaceful and sociable animal.

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Red Wolf (Canis rufus)

The red wolf is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the family
Canidae. The red wolf is classified as a critically endangered species due to the estmation that its population consists of less than fifty mature red wolves.

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Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)

The amur leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to a reduction of at least 80% of its population over the past three generations because of a decline in area of occupancy, extent of occurance, or quality of habitat. The amur leopard population is also estimated to be less than 50 mature individuals. Amur leopards can be found in eastern Asia.

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Anatolian Leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana)

The anatolian leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of
the family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature individuals and a continuing decline in numbers of mature individuals and population structure in the form of severely fragmented populations. Anatolian leopards can be found in Turkey.

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Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus)  Picture

The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals and a continuing decline in numbers of mature individuals and population structure due to the fact that all Asiatic cheetahs are in a single population. Asiatic cheetahs can be found in Iran.

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Florida Cougar (Puma concolor coryi)

The Florida cougar is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is also known as the Florida panther and the Florida Puma. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals. Florida cougars can be found in the United States.

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Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus)

The iberian lynx is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 2500 mature individuals and an extimated continuing decline of at least 20% of its population within two generations. Iberian lynx can be found in Portugal and Spain.

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Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia)  Picture

The snow leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population of no more than 2500 snow leopards and the fact that it has no subpopulation numbering more than 250 mature leopards. Snow leopards can be found in eastern Asia.

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Texas Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis albescens)  Picture

The Texas ocelot is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature individuals. The Texas ocelot can be found in Mexico and the United States.

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Tiger (Panthera tigris)  Picture

The tiger is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the family
Felidae. The male tiger grows up to ten feet long from its head to the tip of its tail, and weighs up to 575
pounds. The tiger is classified as an endangered species due to the projected tiger population declining
to at the highest 50% due to an index of abundance and a decline in area of occupancy. The tiger
consists of eight subspecies, distinguished by the colour of their coat.

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Marine Otter (Lutra felina)

The marine otter is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the
family Mustelidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to the marine otter population declining because of the levels of exploitation and a decline in its area of occupancy. Marine otters can be found in South America.

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Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

The giant panda is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of
the family Procyonidae. The male giant panda stands up to five feet tall, and weighs up to 265 pounds. The female giant panda is smaller and weighs less. The giant panda is classified as an endangered species due to the fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations consisting of up to 250 mature adults, and that there has been continuing decline in the area of habitat. The giant panda feeds mainly on bamboo, even though it is classified as a carnivore.

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Cuvier's Gazelle (Gazella cuvieri)

The Cuvier's gazelle is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Hoofed Mammals)
and is a member of the family Bovidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to a severely fragmented population estimated to number less than 2500 mature individuals. The Cuvier's gazelle can be found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

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Western Giant Eland (Tragelaphus derbianus derbianus)

The western giant eland is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Hoofed
Mammals) and is a member of the family Bovidae. The western giant eland is one of the largest antelopes in Africa. It can stand up to six feet high at the shoulder. It weighs up to 1,500 pounds. The western giant eland is classified as an endangered species due to a population estimated to number less than 2500 mature individuals, an estimated continuing decline of at least 20% within 2 generations, and a continuing decline observed by the fact that all individuals are in a single subpopulation. The eland has long spiraled horns and tufted, cattlelike tails. It can be found in western Africa.

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Wild Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus)

The wild Bactrian camel is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Hoofed
Mammals) and is a member of the family Camelidae. The wild Bactrian camel's shoulder height is about six feet, and it grows up to twelve feet long. It weighs up to 1,500 pounds. The wild Bactrian camel is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the wild Bactrian camel population over the last three generations based on a decline in area of occupancy and actual levels
of exploitation, and due to severely fragmented subpopulations numbering no more than 250 mature
camels. The wild Bactrian camel is the only truly wild two-humped camel in the world.

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Manipur Brow-Antlered Deer (Cervus eldi eldi)

The Manipur brow-antlered deer is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Hoofed
Mammals) and is a member of the family Cervidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to a continuing decline in area of occupancy and the fact that there are no more than 250 mature Manipur brow-antlered deers and they live in a single population. These animals can be found in India.

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Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)  Picture

The black rhinoceros is classified as a member of the order Perissodactyla (Odd-Toed Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Rhinocerotidae. The black rhinoceros grows up to twelve feet long and six feet high. It weighs up to three thousand pounds. The black rhinoceros is classified as a critically endangered species due to a reduction of at least 80% of the black rhinoceros population over the last three generations based on direct observation, an index of abundance, and a decline in area of occupancy. The black rhinoceros is the most aggressive species in the rhinoceros family, and can charge at speeds up to thirty miles per hour.

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Broom's Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus)

The Broom's Pygmy-possum is classified as a member of the order Marsupialia (Marsupials) and is a
member of the family Burramyidae. It is also known as the mountain pygmy-possum. The Broom's pygmy-possum is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated extent of occurrence that is less than 5000 km², a severely fragmented population, and a projected decline in area of occupancy, extent of occurance, quality of habitat, number of subpopulations, and number of mature individuals. The Broom's pygmy-possum can be found in Australia.

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Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii)

The northern hairy-nosed wombat is classified as a member of the order Marsupialia (Marsupials) and is a
member of the family Vombatidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated extent of occurrence that is less than 100 km², a severely fragmented population, a projected decline in quality of habitat, and an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals. The northern hairy-nosed wombat can be found in Australia.

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Short-tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla brevicaudata)

The short-tailed chinchilla is classified as a member of the order Rodentia (Rodents) and is a member of
the family Chinchillidae. It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population decline of at least 80% over the past ten years based on a decline in area of occupancy and levels of exploitation. The short-tailed chinchilla can be found in South America.

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Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)

The giant armadillo is classified as a member of the order Edentata (Edentates) and is a member of the
family Dasypodidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population decline of at least 50% over the past ten years based on a decline in area of occupancy and levels of exploitation. The giant armadillo can be found in South America.