IUCN Report: Over 48,000 Species Now Threatened with Extinction as Arctic Wildlife Faces Accelerating Climate Impact

Oct 10, 2025 09:28 pm CST

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released an updated red list revealing 48,646 species now at risk of extinction globally. Arctic seals have been reclassified to higher threat levels due to climate change occurring four times faster in polar regions, while 61% of bird species worldwide show declining populations. Despite these alarming trends, conservation success stories like the green turtle's recovery demonstrate effective protection can reverse species decline.