Musk Ox

This species has been around for a really long time and adapted to many changes – but will it survive global warming? Musk ox are used to extremely cold temperatures and the warm summers now in their home habitats (Canada, Alaska and Greenland) already has an impact.

Polar Bear

Tragically enough, National Geographic researchers found that the polar bear is the most prominent species affected by climate change. Considering that it’s used to living among ice blocks (which are now melting!), it’s no wonder.

Snow Leopard

Technically speaking, this species is not directly affected by climate change – but its indirect effects can lead to the extinction of these beautiful creatures. Climate change can decrease their prey base and poaching.

Narwhal

One of the most fascinating sea creatures is drastically decreasing in numbers ever since global warming started happening in the Arctic. Today, less than 50,000 narwhals are left on Earth.

Elephant Seal

Global warming affects every corner of the world. In Antarctica, elephant seals are struggling to adapt while the ice is melting dangerously quickly.

Coral

It’s already been proven scientifically that rising sea temperatures lead to coral bleaching. However, the surprisingly high recent temperatures actually managed to kill very large portions of coral reef! Corals are found all across the globe and now, one by one, they are dying.

Orange-spotted Filefish

As we’ve said before, global warming indirectly affects many species too. This fish, for instance, can only life and feed itself among corals. As corals are dying, the Orange-spotted fish is already extinct near Japan because of the warm ocean currents.

Asian Elephants

As you probably know, elephants already are on the verge of extinction. Sadly, Asian ones are now suffering from global warming too, which makes fresh water slowly disappear.

Monarch Butterfly

According to the World Wildlife Foundation, North American populations of the Monarch butterfly are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events.

Adelie Pengiun

Perhaps the most obvious climate change effects are in Antarctica, where giant blocks of ice have been melting completely. Adelie Penguins are feeding off krill, but the melting ice causes their food to disappear too.

Mountain Gorilla

As it’s been found by researchers, mountain gorillas can adapt to climate change a bit easier than other species. However, temperature changes directly affect their habitat, their food quality and increase the risk of disease.

North Atlantic Cod

Over the years, many fish species suffering from overfishing managed to survive and even increase their number. The North Atlantic Cod, however, couldn’t do so, and the warm ocean currents are slowly – but surely – killing them too.

African Elephant

This elephant species is known for its ability to adapt to different weather conditions – but really high temperatures aren’t on the list. From a really high risk of disease to the disappearance of fresh water, life is getting tougher and tougher for these creatures.

Golden Toad

This species, found in Central America, may have already found its end because of global warming. Researchers concluded with ‘medium confidence’ that the Golden Toad disappeared completely due to drought caused by climate change.

American Pika

This southwest U.S. native has unfortunately already gone extinct in many areas around the country. Even so, it’s still not officially protected by law as an endangered species, so hunting also frequently happens.