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Learn about the 10 species of animals that are most at risk of extinction in the wild, from Javan rhinos to Yangtze finless porpoises, and how the WWF is working to protect them. Find out the threats, challenges and solutions for these endangered animals and their habitats.
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- Rhinos. Are rhinos endangered? Some but not all rhino species are endangered. Black rhinos, Javan rhinos, Northern white rhinos (a subspecies of white rhinos), and Sumatran rhinos are critically endangered.
- Amur leopards. How many Amur leopards are left? There are around 100 Amur leopards currently remaining, most of which live in the Russian Land of the Leopard protected area.
- Orangutans. Why is the orangutan endangered? All three species of orangutan—the Sumatran orangutan, the Bornean orangutan, and the Tapanuli orangutan—are critically endangered.
- Gorillas. How many gorillas are left? There are two species of gorillas, both which are critically endangered—the eastern gorilla and western gorilla. There are estimated to be only 2,600 eastern gorillas remaining in East Africa, and while the number of western gorillas is unknown, their population is reported to be decreasing.
Silky sifaka ( Propithecus candidus ), fewer than 1,000 still alive. The World's 100 most threatened species [1] is a compilation of the most threatened animals, plants, and fungi in the world. It was the result of a collaboration between over 8,000 scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission ...
SpeciesCommon NameTypeImageBaishan firPlant ( Tree )Baishanzu Mountain, Zhejiang, ChinaLeaf scaled sea-snakeReptileAshmore Reef and Hibernia Reef, Timor ...Amani flatwingInsect (damselfly)Amani-Sigi Forest, Usamabara Mountains, ...Araripe manakinBirdChapado do Araripe, South Ceará, BrazilWWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct. ... World Wildlife Fund ...
Common NameScientific NameConservation Status ↓Panthera pardus orientalisCritically EndangeredDiceros bicornisCritically EndangeredPongo pygmaeusCritically EndangeredGorilla gorilla diehliCritically EndangeredEstablished in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity.
2. Amur Leopard. Unfortunately, Amur leopards are one of the world’s most endangered big cats. They are as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and between 2014 and 2015, there were only around 92 Amur leopards left within their natural range. That number is now estimated to be less than 70.
May 14, 2020 · 50 of the most endangered species in the world. Climate change, overfishing, poaching and deforestation are just some of the man-made issues that have led many species to the brink of extinction.
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