List of 10 Countries with The Greatest Number of Endangered Species
Have you heard the news? Habitat loss, overhunting, and unsustainable development are wiping out the world’s greatest treasure: Wildlife.
The animals and plants that call this planet their home haven’t got a chance if humans keep it up. Wildlife destruction is happening faster than current conservation efforts can replenish - or even stabilize - most endangered species numbers.
Now, the 2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species figures are in - and the news isn’t good.
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From lowest to highest, take a look at this list of 10 countries with the greatest number of endangered species, according the 2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:
10. Philippines
- Total 2009: 682
- Total 2008: 641
9. India
- Total 2009: 687
- Total 2008: 659
8. Brazil
- Total 2009: 769
- Total 2008: 738
7. Australia
- Total 2009: 804
- Total 2008: 788
6. China
- Total 2009: 841
- Total 2008: 816
5. Mexico
- Total 2009: 900
- Total 2008: 897
4. Indonesia
- Total 2009: 1126
- Total 2008: 1087
3. Malaysia
- Total 2009: 1166
- Total 2008: 1141
2. United States
- Total 2009: 1203
- Total 2008: 1192
1. Ecuador
- Total 2009: 2211
- Total 2008: 2208
There is also a simple chart on the following page that provides a breakdown of each of the 10 countries by mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, molluscs, other invertebrates, and plants.
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been wondering about the knock-on effect of the endangered molluscs. Molluscs seem like something not many people pay much attention to, yet I know there are quite a few on the endangered species list for Kansas.
It’s sad to see the USA with so many endangered species.