Asian elephant
Elephas maximus
IUCN Red List category
Endangered
Animals the IUCN Red List classes as Endangered, and what is known about their numbers.
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Animals: Endangered
Asian elephant
Elephas maximus
Bengal tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni
Siberian tiger
Panthera tigris altaica
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
Articles
Comparisons
How big is a Siberian tiger?
A wild male Siberian tiger usually weighs 165 to 180 kg, and big males reach about 3 m from nose…
Conservation & population
Why are Asian elephants endangered? Threats, numbers and what helps
Asian elephants are Endangered because farms and towns have taken about 70% of their habitat. Only about 48,000 to 52,000…
Diet & feeding
What do Komodo Dragons Eat: A Comprehensive Guide to the Komodo Dragons Diet
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards and are formidable carnivorous predators These remarkable reptiles are known for their…
Speed
How Fast Is A Komodo Dragon? Can You Outrun a Komodo Dragon?
The Komodo dragon, the biggest lizard in the world, is an amazing animal noted for its size, power, and distinctive…
Predators & threats
What eats a blue whale?
Only killer whales are known to hunt blue whales; the first confirmed kills were off Australia in 2019 and 2021.…
Behaviour
Do Komodo Dragons Eat People? Separating Facts from Fiction
Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards on Earth, have always been surrounded by a cloud of intrigue and fear. A…
Size & weight
How Big Are Whale Sharks? Dive Into the Fascinating World of the Ocean’s Gentle Giants
Whale sharks, the gentle giants of the ocean, have fascinated marine enthusiasts and scientists alike for years. Their sheer size…
Anatomy & appearance
Are Komodo Dragons Venomous – Can a Komodo Dragon kill a human
Komodo dragons are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. With their massive size and unique appearance, they have…
Adaptations
Adaptations of an elephant: how the trunk, ears, feet and herd help it survive
Elephants survive with a trunk of about 150,000 muscle bundles, heat-shedding ears, cushioned tiptoe feet, six sets of molars and…
Life cycle & reproduction
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Conservation & population
Why are Siberian tigers endangered?
Poaching is the main reason Siberian (Amur) tigers are endangered, followed by a shortage of prey, roads and disease. About…
Conservation & population
Are Bengal tigers endangered?
Bengal tigers are Endangered (IUCN 2022), not critically endangered. India, Nepal and Bangladesh have all counted more tigers in their…