From clouds of Monarch butterflies flying from the trees after their winter hibernation, or 50 million sardines synchronised together and moving as one, these species are responsible for some of the most awe-inspiring moments on earth.

Fish and Invertebrates

Pressures such as the deadly chytrid fungus, illegal trade, habitat loss and climate change have led to predictions that a large proportion of all reptile and amphibian species could go extinct over the next century.

Reptiles and Amphibians

We’re working to find new ways to fight poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, like developing technology that uses sensors and cameras to detect humans and wildlife.

Black rhino, hooked up lip can be seen which is main difference with white rhino

Black rhino

Historically, African elephants have always been treated as one species, but in 2021 this all changed.  

African forest elephant

The main threats to the remaining savannah elephant populations in this region are illegal poaching for ivory alongside habitat loss and fragmentation.

African Savannah elephant

By working together with our conservation partners, we've managed to successfully reintroduce over 1,000 dormice

Hazel dormouse close-up, dark circular eyes with rosy orange fur

Hazel dormouse 

Once found thriving in the wild, today all of the eight remaining species of pangolin are rapidly decreasing in numbers. We're working to o keep them a part of a vibrant and balanced world of wildlife and biodiversity.

Pangolins

Male lions' manes are used to attract females, as well as protecting their neck and head from injuries during fights.

Lions

We're experts in the field of shark research and work all over the world with our partners to study and conserve several different species.

Sharks

Northwest African Cheetahs are extinct in more than 20 countries, with fewer than 8,000 remaining in the wild.

Northwest African Cheetahs

Learn more about the important bird conservation and protection work carried out by ZSL by experts around the world. 

Guam kingfisher (Sihek) sitting on branch 

Birds

Discover Amur tiger threats and how, at ZSL, we're working to save Amur tigers.

An Amur tiger sitting on grass at Whipsnade Zoo

Amur tiger

We're fighting for their future in their last remaining stronghold, where there are just 70 remaining individuals in the wild.

Pack of west African wild dogs captured on a camera trap

West African wild dog

Get the lowdown on these iconic stripy-faced mammals with our surprising badger facts!

Protecting endangered species