By Sheetal Kumari | October 4, 2024
The Javan Rhino, with fewer than 70 left, is critically endangered. Found only in Indonesia, its habitat loss and poaching have driven it to the brink.
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The world’s rarest marine mammal, the Vaquita, has fewer than 10 left. Illegal fishing practices are pushing this tiny porpoise toward extinction.
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This beautiful big cat, native to the Russian Far East, has a population of less than 100. Habitat loss and poaching are the main threats to its survival.
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With fewer than 2,000 remaining, this elephant faces habitat loss due to deforestation and human encroachment in Indonesia.
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Mountain Gorillas are critically endangered due to poaching, disease, and habitat destruction. Efforts to protect them have helped, but they are still at risk.
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The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle is one of the rarest turtles, with only a few known to exist. Habitat degradation has devastated its population.
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Native to the forests of Sumatra, the Sunda Tiger’s numbers have dwindled to about 400 due to poaching and habitat loss.
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This flightless parrot from New Zealand has only about 250 individuals remaining. Conservation efforts have been successful, but they are still critically endangered.
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Hunted for their beautiful shells, Hawksbill Turtles are critically endangered. They play a crucial role in maintaining coral reefs’ health.
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Known as the “Asian Unicorn,” the Saola is one of the rarest animals on earth, with unknown but critically low numbers in the wild.
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