Our animals
- UK's only venomous snake
Adder
The adder was once a common sight in large parts of the British countryside but in the last decade it has slipped into decline.
- African Elephants are Endangered
African forest elephant
The severe decline of forest elephants in Central Africa is largely a result of the unprecedented levels of poaching for the illegal ivory trade in recent years.
- Species
African Savannah elephant
The main threats to the remaining savannah elephant populations in this region are illegal poaching for ivory alongside habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Species
Amur tiger
Amur tigers are seriously endangered in the wild - there may be as few as 540 left in the Russian Far East.
- The largest land mammal on the Asian continent
Asian elephant
Discover threats to Asian elephants and how, at ZSL, we're working to save them
- Badgers: 11 things you should know
Badger
Get the lowdown on these iconic stripy-faced mammals with our surprising badger facts!
- The species found almost anywhere on Earth
Birds
Learn more about the important bird conservation and protection work carried out by ZSL by experts around the world.
- Reducing poaching to secure the future of this iconic animal
Black rhino
We’re working with lots of different partners to find new ways to fight poaching for the illegal wildlife trade – for example, with technology that uses sensors and cameras to detect humans and wildlife.
- Sharks, corals and butterflies
Fish and Invertebrates
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.
- Reintroducing the hazel dormouse to British countryside
Hazel dormouse
By working together with our conservation partners, we've managed to successfully reintroduce over 1,000 dormice
- Species
Lions
Male lions' manes are used to attract females, as well as protecting their neck and head from injuries during fights.
- Species
Northwest African Cheetahs
Northwest African Cheetahs are extinct in more than 20 countries, with fewer than 8,000 remaining in the wild.
