What is an endangered animal?

An endangered animal is a species at high risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, climate change or human activity.

What animals are endangered in the UK?

Examples of endangered UK species include the red squirrel, water vole and several bird and insect species.

What animals are extinct in the UK?

Extinct or locally extinct UK wildlife species include the wolf and the lynx.

Why are animals becoming extinct in the UK?

Species become extinct due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species and human activity.

Are extinct animals ever brought back?

Some species that became extinct in the UK have been successfully reintroduced through conservation programmes, such as beavers, Scottish wildcats and certain amphibians.

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