InkedMag
  • Articles
    • Top Stories
    • Culture
    • Art
    • Music
    • Digital Cover
    • Events
  • Shop
    • Subscriptions
    • InkedShop
  • Tattoo Shops
  • INKED COVER GIRL
  • Company
    • About
    • Contact
    • SUBSCRIPTION
    • Newsletter
    • Media Kit
  • Policies
    • DMCA
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
InkedMag
  • Top Stories
  • Culture
  • Art
  • Music
  • Events
  • Store
  • Digital Cover
  • INKED COVER GIRL
  • Tattoo Shops

Newsletter

Inked newsletter

"*" indicates required fields

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Next Steps: Sync an Email Add-On

InkedMag

Inked Mag Staff

February 28th, 2020

Share Now
0
0
0

Observe World Wildlife Day with 15 Tattoos of Endangered Species

What's your favorite wild animal?

On December 20th 2013 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3rd as World Wildlife Day, a national holiday which raises awareness of wildlife, in particular, endangered species. On the World Wildlife Fund website, there are 80+ species listed as being in the endangered category, many of are listed as critically endangered. These animals have been wiped out by destruction of habitat, poaching, deforestation and land development. Take a look at a small handful of animals that are at risk of extinction in the gallery below and let us know what you think of the tattoos on social media.

Amur Leopard

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~85 animals

Habitat: Northeastern China

Threats: Poaching

View this post on Instagram

As leopard feels as home leopard . . Single needle leopard on the arm Done @thelondonsocialtattoo . . If you would like to get tattooed by me, please feel free to send me a Dm or email me : math@finelinetattoos.co.uk You can have a look at the designs I have available on my feed and we can design a tattoo together. Send me your ideas and then we can take it from there. Thank you . . #vegan #darkartists #blxckink #tattooflash #animaltattoo #finelinetattoo #leopard #animaltattoo #wheretheytatt #btattooing #tttism #uktta #taot #uktattoo #pintrest #onlyblackart #flashworkers #blacktattooart #smalltattoos #vegantattoos #singleneedletattoo #blkttt #leopardtattoo #qttr #london #singleneedle #goth

A post shared by fine line tattoo artist (@tenderabuse) on Dec 14, 2019 at 2:55am PST

Black Rhino

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~5,500 animals

Habitat: Coastal East Africa

Threats: Poaching, Habitat destruction

View this post on Instagram

2. Apointment on a Africa sleeve im working on @deadkingstattoo done with the new @rghtstuff Finer Maschine #deadkingstattoo#steendel#sanktwendel#saarland#saartattoo#saarlandtattoo#rhino#rhinotttoo#africatattoo#colortattoo

A post shared by William Lee (@william_lee_art) on Feb 24, 2020 at 3:20am PST

Bornean Orangutan

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~104,700 animals

Habitat: Borneo and Sumatra

Threats: Habitat destruction, Bushmeat trade

View this post on Instagram

Rajang the Orangutan from @colchester_zoo , was a real pleasure to do this for @treebeardben, Rajang has been a big part of a lot of people’s growing lives at that zoo. He made a lot of people happy.. So best tribute to the little fella was this piece. hope you like it! TAG A MATE WHO LOVED RAJANG!!! proudly sponsored & supported by @starrtattoosupplies & @butterluxe_uk Done using @worldfamousink @bishoprotary @inkjecta @ghostcartridges @blackclaw #tattoos #tattooartist #tattooed #art #artist #artwork #orangutan #orangutantattoo #neotradorangutan #colchester #colchesterzoo #rajang #rajangorangutan #neotradtattoos #tattoosnob #neotrad #f4f #l4l #inkjecta #f4f #l #l4like #worldfamoustattooink #stencilstuff @tattoo_art_worldwide @worldfamousink @bestofbritishtat @bestofbritishtattoo @skinart_mag @skindeep_uk @totaltattoo @tattoolourubino @neotraditionaleurope @neotraditionaltattooers @neotraditionalworldwide @skinart_mag

A post shared by Ryan T Lucas (@ryanlucastattoos) on Dec 23, 2019 at 12:07pm PST

Cross River Gorilla

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~200-300 animals

Habitat: Congo Basin

Threats: Habitat destruction

View this post on Instagram

“Studio zoologico-anatomico del gorilla” “Gorilla zoological-anatomical study” Thank you so much Anna! – #zoology

A post shared by Michele Volpi ⋆ tattoo artist (@_mfox) on Jan 14, 2020 at 11:25am PST

Hawksbill Turtle

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: 20,000 to 30,000 nesting females

Habitat: Oceans

Threats: Poaching

View this post on Instagram

꽃은 흉터 커버입니다 3월 예약 오픈 . -원하시는 타투 디자인 설명, (참고사진) -타투 크기 ex) cm,담뱃값사이즈, -피부톤(사진) -가능하신 날짜 . 문의 양식에 맞춰서 프로필 하단 플러스친구로 문의 부탁드려요! 디엠은 확인 못해요 감사합니다! . March Reservation Open- . -Description of desired tattoo design, (see photo) -Tattoo size ex) cm, cigarette price size, -skin tone (photo) -Available Date @studiobysol @song.e_tattoo

A post shared by STUDIOBYSOL_song e (@song.e_tattoo) on Feb 1, 2020 at 5:48am PST

Sunda Tiger

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~400 animals

Habitat: Sumatra

Threats: Habitat destruction, Poaching

View this post on Instagram

Tiger tattoo. 타투는 산리타투! Tattooed by Sanlee in Seoul. “One and only, Sanlee tattoo” #tigertattoo #blackandgrayTattoo #tattoo #tattooed #ink #tattoos #tattooistartmag #tattoosnob #thebesttattooartists #tattooartistmagazine #inkmaster #tattooist #bodyart #tattoodesign #tattooartist #tattooart #instaart #sanleeart #sanleetattoo #산리타투 #타투 #강남타투 #패션타투 #남자타투 #타투도안 #레터링타투 #컬러타투 #여자타투 #타투디자인 #호랑이타투 www.sanleeart.com E-mail:sanleeart@gmail.com kakaotalk :sanlee42 010-6363-8488

A post shared by Sanlee Art (@sanleetattooer) on Feb 22, 2018 at 2:23am PST

Sumatran Elephant

Status: Critically Endangered

Population: ~ 2,400-2,800 animals

Habitat: Sumatra

Threats: Deforestation, Poaching

View this post on Instagram

Elephant Muchas gracias Bruno por confiar de nuevo en mí. Realizado en @pxabodyart #danimorenotattoo . • • • #elephanttattoo #elephants #animalstattoo #tattoo #ink #inked #skinart #bngtattoo #radtattoos #realismtattoo

A post shared by ⚡DANI MORENO⚡ (@dani_moreno_garcia) on Feb 28, 2020 at 6:20am PST

Blue Whale

Status: Endangered

Population: ~10,000-25,000 animals

Habitat: Oceans

Threats: Ship strikes

View this post on Instagram

Little one from yesterday, had a whale of a time doing it get it guys??? Okay that is the first and last pun I ever do, that was so not me. Anyway thanks Amely for letting me do this blue beauty. Done at my shop @briarrosetattoo Sponsor @killerinktattoo ___________________________________________ #briarrosetattoo #whaletattoo #bluewhaletattoo #endangeredspecies #uktta #totaltattoo #ladytattooers #colourtattoo #tiggytattoos #watercolourwhale

A post shared by Tiggy (@tiggytattoos) on Mar 18, 2018 at 1:01pm PDT

Chimpanzee

Status: Endangered

Population: ~127,000-299,700 animals

Habitat: Congo Basin

Threats: Habitat destruction, Poaching

View this post on Instagram

Mais uma pro braço do Wesley, quase fechandoo. #tattoo #tatuagem #monkey #monkeytattoo #chimpanzé #chimpanzee #chimpanzetattoo #chimpanzeetattoo #pretoecinza #balckandgray #realismotattoo #tattoo2me #realistictattoo

A post shared by Rick Cedraz (@rickcedraz) on Dec 11, 2018 at 1:41pm PST

Red Panda

Status: Endangered

Population ~10,000 animals

Habitat: Eastern Himalayas

Threats: Deforestation

View this post on Instagram

— #neotraditional #ntgallery #akoyafox #neotradsub #thenewtraditionalistseurope #tattooworkers #germantattooers #femaletattooers #neotradeu #tattoosandflash #feelfarbig #ladytattooers #TAOT #d_world_of_ink #munichtattoo #tattoodo #neotraditionaltattoo #txttooing #tattoocollector #redpanda #redpandatattoo

A post shared by (@akoyafox) on May 23, 2019 at 9:16am PDT

Giant Panda

Status: Vulnerable

Population: 1,864 animals in the wild

Habitat: Southwest China

Threats: Deforestation

View this post on Instagram

Panda for @pant_ta Thanks for your trust • • • #tttism #tattoosnob #txttoo #txttooing #tattolife #tattoo #skinart_mag #tattoodo #tattooworkers #tattootravelers #tattooistartmag #ninemag #thebesttattooartists #skinart_collectors #handmadefinetattoo #tattoomediaink #wheretheytatt #ritualtattooathens #nefatattoo #radtattoos #blacktattoo #blacktattooing #blackworker #blackworkers_tattoo #blackworksubmission #pandatattoo #panda #pandas #wwf

A post shared by Nefa Alexou (@nefatattoo) on Nov 29, 2019 at 10:00am PST

Great White Shark

Status: Vulnerable

Population: ~3,500 animals in the wild

Habitat: Oceans

Threats: Poaching

View this post on Instagram

I spent Friday & Saturday designing and laying out a #greatwhiteshark on the lower half of a full sleeve I’m working on that is a #guadeloupeisland theme. I’m using my#underwaterphotography from my most recent trip there. This island is a #greatwhite gathering spot. It’s also home to several species of seals that are no doubt part of the allure to the #whitesharks. The inside of this forearm will be getting a cover up done on it. I’m using seals. I started the first one by just drawing it on and then tattooing it. This was so it could be used as a placeholder and allow further completion of the entire #greatwhitesharktattoo SEA TO SKIN ⚓️ SINK OR SWIM #whitesharktattoo #sharktattoo #shark #sharks #deanocookphotography #deanocooktattoo #deanocook @sinkorswim_studio @aftercareh2ocean @h2oceanproteam @fusion_ink @fusionink_pro @fkirons

A post shared by Deano Cook (@deanocook) on Dec 16, 2019 at 7:39am PST

Hippopotamus

Status: Vulnerable

Population: ~115,00-130,000 animals

Habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa

Threats: Habitat destruction, Poaching

View this post on Instagram

Hippopotamus , #hippotattoo #hippopotamustattoo #tattoo #tatuajes #ink #hippo #mexicanartist #mexico #seattletattooartist #californiatattoo

A post shared by M.Fernanda Álvarez (@fertattoo2406) on Feb 24, 2019 at 7:40am PST

Polar Bear

Status: Vulnerable

Population: ~22,000-31,000 animals

Habitat: Arctic Circle

Threats: Habitat Loss from Climate Change

View this post on Instagram

Done at @labagarre.tattooclub Thanks @xavier.gr0 . 13-15 mar:Mondial du tatouage.Paris.France 17-19 mar:Handmade fine tattoo.Paris.France 21-22 mar:Besançon tattoo convention.Besançon.France 4-5 apr : Arel tattoo show.Arlon.Belgium 15-17 May:Athens tattoo convention.Athens.Greece 13-14 June:Tattoofest convention.Krakow.Poland ➕siemor_wfc@hotmail.com

A post shared by Eugenios Simopoulos (@siemor_ntc) on Jan 14, 2020 at 1:47am PST

Snow Leopard

Status: Vulnerable

Population: ~4,080-6,590 animals

Habitat: Eastern Himalayas

Threats: Poaching

View this post on Instagram

I really would love to get back into doing lots of animal pieces. They’re so fun #leopardtattoo #watercolourtattoo #watercolortattoo #painterlytattoo #abstracttattoo #snowleopard #snowleopardtattoo #thightattoo #inkedgirl #keltaittattoo #portlandtattoo #ladytattooer #leopardcub #supportgoodtattooers #acuarelatattoo @perfecttattooartists @inked_fx @skindeep_uk @watercolourtattoos #bigcatsofinstagram #keltait @tattrx @tattoodo #tattoodo @tattooartistmagazine

A post shared by Kel Tait Tattoo (@kel.tait.tattoo) on Apr 18, 2018 at 5:21pm PDT

Editor's Picks

Gift Guide
Barrel Proof & Ink Approved: Our Picks for National Bourbon Day

Dive into a curated guide built for bourbon lovers who live life ink-first, featuring bold bottles and glassware with grit.

Art
Top 10 Friday the 13th Tattoos That Celebrate Jason Voorhees’ Iconic Legacy

Slash into spooky season with these Friday the 13th tattoos honoring Jason Voorhees and the eerie legacy of Camp Crystal Lake. Ink with a killer vibe.

INKED Recommends
Chipotle Celebrates Friday the 13th with Free Tattoos and BOGO Burritos

Show off your ink, real or not, at Chipotle this Friday the 13th for a BOGO entrée and score exclusive flash tattoos inspired by the cult favorite brand.

More From News Content

Inked Girl of the Month: Bella. Gaming, Gym Life, and Full-Body Ink
June 4, 2025
Gifts for the Dad Who’d Never Wear a Tie
May 27, 2025
National Wine Day for Rebels, Tastemakers, and Inked Devotees
May 25, 2025
Karolina Szymańska: The Fine Line Force of Nature Behind the Modern Tattooing Congress
May 19, 2025
A Game-Changing Innovation for Tattoo Artists
May 13, 2025

Recommended For You

Artist Spotlight
The Masterful Markus Klinko
Events
Ink on the Riviera: Tattoos Take the Spotlight at Cannes 2025
Artist Spotlight
Reka Nyari – Body Language
Art
Musical Ephemera
InkedMagCover
InkedMag

QUICK LINKS

  • Top Stories
  • Culture
  • Art
  • Music
  • Events
  • Store
  • Tattoo Shops
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIPTION
  • INKED COVER GIRL
  • MEDIA KIT
  • DMCA
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS

Input your search keywords and press Enter.