Near Threatened Species
Species that may become threatened in the near future without continued conservation attention.
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
BirdThe emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species, uniquely breeding through the brutal Antarctic winter on sea ice far from open water.
Jaguar
Panthera onca
MammalThe jaguar is the largest big cat in the Americas and the only living member of the genus Panthera found in the New World, prowling the rainforests of Central and South America.
Narwhal
Monodon monoceros
MammalThe narwhal is an Arctic whale famous for the male's long spiraled tusk, which is actually an enormous protruding canine tooth, earning it the nickname 'unicorn of the sea'.
Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
MammalThe plains zebra is the most common and widespread zebra species, roaming the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa in large, ever-shifting herds.
Near Threatened Species FAQs
How many near threatened species are listed here?
This page currently features 4 species, and more are added regularly as the dataset grows.
What is the most popular animal in this list?
Jaguar is currently the most popular animal in Near Threatened Species.
Are any of these animals endangered?
None of the species currently listed are classified as threatened, though conservation status can change over time.
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Least Concern Species
Widespread and abundant species that are not currently at significant risk of extinction.
Vulnerable Species
Species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild due to habitat loss, hunting, or other pressures.
Endangered Species
Species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Critically Endangered Species
Species facing an extremely high risk of extinction, often down to only a handful of populations left in the wild.
Extinct Species
Species with no known living individuals remaining, lost forever from the wild.