What Animals Went Extinct In 2024. Humans have already driven many plants and animals extinct. Orangutans, rhinos, gorillas, turtles, and elephants are just some of the world's most endangered animals in 2024.

The delicate balance of ecosystems is under severe threat due to human activities, climate change, and habitat destruction. The iucn red list categories and criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction.