On the Brink: Earth`s Vanishing Wildlife
Javan Rhino
With an estimated population of only 75, this species faces critical threats due to illegal poaching and the destruction of its habitat.
Amur Leopard
Among the rarest big cats, fewer than 100 remain, struggling for survival against habitat loss and a declining prey population.
Sunda Island Tiger
Endemic to Sumatra, this tiger subspecies is endangered by deforestation and human activity, with fewer than 600 left.
Northern White Rhino
Poaching has left this species on the brink, with just 0–2 individuals surviving today.
Orangutans
All three species Sumatran, Bornean, and Tapanuli are critically endangered, primarily due to hunting and the clearing of forests.
Vaquita
With less than 10 remaining, this rare marine mammal faces imminent extinction due to entanglement in fishing equipment.
Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle
This turtle species is nearing extinction, with only a handful left, largely because of habitat degradation.