Species currently on the verge of extinction

Climate change and human development are threatening to leave some of the planet's wildlife behind

Two rhinos on plain.
Rhinos continue to be one of the most endangered species on the planet
(Image credit: vndrpttn / Getty Images)

The world is undergoing its sixth mass extinction and a number of species are at risk. If climate change isn't appropriately addressed, some wildlife could be forever lost. Here's a look at some of the species on the chopping block.

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Devika Rao, The Week US

 Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective.