Today is Endangered Species Day. A day to raise awareness of the huge importance of all life on earth, and join together in helping to protect our threatened, endangered and at-risk plant and animal species.
Our research for the Living Planet Report with WWF showed that, on average, population sizes of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have decreased by 68% between 1970 and 2016. This represents a huge loss in global biodiversity, and highlights the urgency to protect endangered species now, before they are lost forever.
Read on for updates on some of our recent research and conservation work that's helping to secure a future for endangered species. See how you can get involved, with tips for sustainable shopping, our Around the World in 30 Days challenge and our upcoming Soapbox Science event. And support vital work protecting endangered species, while hearing fascinating stories from our wildlife saving-teams, by signing up to Back from the Brink.
