9 Most Endangered Species In The World Nearing Extinction
Amur Leopard: The Amur Leopard, with only around 80 individuals left, is one of the most endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.
Vaquita: The Vaquita, with only about 10 individuals remaining, is critically endangered due to accidental entanglement in fishing nets.
Mountain Gorilla: The Mountain Gorilla, with only around 1,000 individuals left, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching in East Africa.
Sumatran Elephant: The Sumatran Elephant, with only about 2,000 individuals remaining, is critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts with humans.
Hawksbill Turtle: The Hawksbill Turtle, a critically endangered species, faces threats of habitat loss, hunting, and illegal shell trade.
Philippine Eagle: The Philippine Eagle, with only around 400 individuals remaining, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting in the Philippines.
Black Rhino: The Black Rhino, with only about 5,500 individuals remaining, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for its horn.
Cross River Gorilla: The Cross River Gorilla, with only around 300 individuals left, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Yangtze Finless Porpoise: The Yangtze Finless Porpoise, with only about 1,000 individuals remaining, is critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing in China.