World’s 10 Most Rare and Endangered Animals

By Sheetal Kumari | July 25, 2025

Less than 100 in the wild. This rare big cat inhabits Russia’s Far East forests.

Amur Leopard

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The rarest marine mammal in the world, with less than 10 remaining. Native to Mexico’s Gulf of California.

Vaquita

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Only around 80 remain in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park. Formerly widespread, now critically endangered.

Javan Rhino

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The flightless parrot of the world. Indigenous to New Zealand, fewer than 250 exist.

Kakapo

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The “Asian unicorn.” Reclusive antelope inhabiting Vietnam and Laos. Very rare.

Saola

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Perhaps only three exist. Native to China and Vietnam, this fresh-water turtle is at risk of extinction.

Giant Softshell Turtle

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Once common in Europe and the Middle East. Less than 1,000 in the world.

Northern Bald Ibis

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Fewer than 300 in Nigeria-Cameroon border forests. Threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Cross River Gorilla

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World’s most trafficked mammal. All eight species are threatened by illegal trade.

Pangolin

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One of the world’s largest and rarest eagles. Fewer than 400 because of deforestation.

Philippine Eagle

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