10 Hottest Species

"America’s Hottest Species," a report produced by the Endangered Species Coalition, provides information on 10 of the top endangered wildlife, fish and plants experiencing the impacts of climate change.

The list includes species or groups of related species that are listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act or are candidates for listing.

Climate change threatens these species through habitat reduction, increases in disease and lowering of reproduction.

The species making the list were:

1. Kauai Creeper or ‘Akikiki

2. Elkhorn Coral

3. Bull Trout

4. Canada Lynx

5. Pacific Salmon

6. Leatherback Sea Turtle

7. Grizzly Bear

8. Bog Turtle

9. Western Prairie Fringed Orchid

10. Flatwoods Salamander

In addition, the Endangered Species Coalition conducted an online poll earlier this year to determine which species their audience thought was most threatened. The winner: polar bear.

Read the full news article or view the report