The Endangered Species Act (ESA) currently protects 1,662 U.S. species and 638 foreign species. With ongoing threats such as habitat loss and new threats like climate change, a commitment to species conservation and the ESA continues to be vital. Learn more about the importance of conserving biodiversity and the people, projects, and programs that are moving the needle for imperiled species.
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