By Abdul Rehman OCT ,16, 2024
The Amur leopard, native to the temperate forests of the Russian Far East and Northeast China, is one of the rarest big cats in the world. With an estimated population of fewer than 100 individuals, it is critically endangered.
The vaquita is a small porpoise found only in the northern part of the Gulf of California, Mexico. With fewer than 30 individuals remaining, the vaquita is considered the most endangered marine mammal.
The Javan rhinoceros now exists in the Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia. With a population of around 80 individuals, the Javan rhino is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for its horn
The Sumatran orangutan is one of two species of orangutans and is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. With fewer than 14,000 individuals left, this species is classified as critically endangered.
Northern White Rhinoceros
The northern white rhinoceros is on the brink of extinction, with only two known individuals remaining, both of which are female.
Saola
The saola is one of the most elusive and rare animals on the planet. Discovered in 1992 in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos, it has become critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Kakapo
The kakapo, or owl parrot, is a flightless parrot native to New Zealand. Once abundant, its population plummeted due to introduced predators and habitat destruction, leading to its classification as critically endangered.
Asian Elephant
Asian elephants are facing numerous threats, including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching for their ivory and skin. With an estimated population of fewer than 40,000 individuals left in the wild
Pangolin
Pangolins, often referred to as "scaly anteaters," are among the most trafficked mammals in the world. All eight species of pangolin are threatened, primarily due to illegal wildlife trade for their scales and meat
Mountain Gorilla
Mountain gorillas, found in the Virunga Mountains of Central Africa, are critically endangered, with around 1,000 individuals remaining.