An Amazon pink dolphin leaps out of the water with a small crustacean in its beak. Here are 6 species we need to save from climate change:

Last year, the U.N. reported that as many as 1 million animal species could face extinction without transformative action to address climate change.

So in honor of U.N. World Wildlife Day, we've put together a short slideshow featuring 6 species who are at risk in a warming world.

Check out our colorful World Wildlife Day slideshow now to meet our 6 featured species.

From the tiny bumblebee to the great African elephant, their stories illustrate just how many different ways climate change can make it harder to survive.

Whether from sea level rise or drought, blistering summers or too-cold winters, most of Earth's living creatures are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. 

As humans, we have the unique ability to organize and stand up for species who need our help. And the most effective way to help Earth's creatures is by fighting climate change with everything we've got.

Learn more about the threats vulnerable wildlife face in a warming world by viewing our World Wildlife Day slideshow.

Thank you for everything you do to help protect Earth's most vulnerable,

Emily Stevenson
Manager, Online Membership
View our World Wildlife Day slideshow

P.S. March is Membership Month at EDF: A celebration of the positive impact EDF members make on the world. To show just how much you can accomplish together, we've set a goal of raising $100,000 and recruiting 250 new monthly donors by March 31. To kick things off, we're offering this month's first 100 donors a complimentary gift with your donation. Be one of the first to claim your free plush polar bear or insulated lunch bag with your early gift. New members and new monthly donors will also earn a $1-for-$1 on their gifts from the Wilson Charitable Trust.