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.

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