The population of the brown Lemur, Eulemur Fulvus (near-threaten), has shrunk by a quarter since 1995 and is expected to continue to decline due to deforestation and hunting. Photograph: Joel Saltore
Hornbills in the crumpled helmet, Rhabdotorrhinus Corrugatus (endangered) Photo by Joel Saltore
Nubian sheep, Capra nubiana (vulnerable) Photo by Joel Saltore
Curved lip fish, Cheilinus undulatus (endangered) Photo by Joel Saltore
Daubentonia Madagascariensis This lemur is the world's largest nocturnal primate, weighing nearly 3 kilograms, although rare but still scattered throughout the island. However, local legend has it that the monkey is used as a sign of doom, and people often kill it when they see it. Photograph: Joel Saltore
Native to South America and the Caribbean, the yellow-legged tortoise (vulnerable) is hunted in large numbers as a delicacy of seafood and is also caught and traded as a pet. Photograph: Joel Saltore
Heron crane, Rhynochetos Jubatus (endangered), native to New Caledonia (French Pacific Territory), is in a similar situation to many island species and was heavily influenced by European settlers who arrived in the early 17th century and their introduced animals. Heron cranes are about the same size as domestic chickens and are constantly preyed upon by pigs, cats and dogs of non-native species. The nest is built on the ground, and the rats will come to steal the eggs. Photograph: Joel Saltore
Little Flamingo, Phoeniconaias Minor (Near Danger) Photo by Joel Saltore
Dakota Butterfly, Hesperia Dacotae (Vulnerable) Photo by Joel Saltore