North America

From the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest to the species-rich Appalachian mountains, North America’s ecosystems are globally significant. Appalachia alone rivals some of the world’s most celebrated conservation areas for freshwater and amphibian diversity.

North America

Plants | Critically Endangered

Torrey Pine

Pinus torreyana

North America

Invertebrates | Critically Endangered

Appalachian Elktoe

Alasmidonta raveneliana

North America

Amphibians | Critically Endangered

Hickory Nut Gorge Green Salamander

Aneides caryaensis

Fish swimming above rocks

North America

Fish | Critically Endangered

Vermilion Darter

Etheostoma chermocki

North America

Mammals | Critically Endangered

Red Wolf

Canis rufus

North America

Birds | Critically Endangered

Maui Parrotbill

Pseudonestor xanthophrys

North America

Birds | Extinct in the Wild

Hawaiian Crow

Corvus hawaiiensis

North America

Fish | Extinct in the Wild

Golden Skiffia

Skiffia francesae

North America

Reptiles | Critically Endangered

Bog Turtle

Glyptemys muhlenbergii

Geographic reach

Species recovery across
continents

From the forests of Asia to the coasts of North America, our work spans diverse ecosystems and regions where targeted action can reverse extinction.

plains of africa with zepbra and sunrise

Africa

Hundreds of millions of people depend on Africa's forests, rivers, and grasslands for water, food, and livelihoods.

Asia

Southeast Asia has more threatened species than any region on Earth.

lake and waterfall

Australasia

Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the most unique species on Earth.

American crocodile in the mangroves

Caribbean

The Caribbean hosts more than 10,000 islands, islets, and cays spread across 2.7 million square kilometers of ocean.

Aerial view of river

Latin America

Latin America holds more biodiversity than any other region on the planet.