World's endangered species

The world is home to a diverse array of species, each playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, due to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change, many species are currently facing the threat of extinction. Here are twenty of the world’s most endangered species:

1. Amur Leopard: With fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild, the Amur Leopard is one of the world’s most endangered big cats. Habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are the primary threats to this species.

2. Black Rhino: With a population of only around 5,000 individuals, the black rhino is critically endangered. Poaching for their horns is the primary threat to their survival.

3. Cross River Gorilla: With fewer than 300 individuals left in the wild, the Cross River Gorilla is one of the rarest primates in the world. Habitat destruction and poaching are the primary threats to this species.

4. Hawksbill Turtle: The hawksbill turtle is critically endangered, with only an estimated 20,000 nesting females left. They are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and accidental capture in fishing nets.

5. Javan Rhino: With only around 72 individuals left in the wild, the Javan Rhino is one of the rarest large mammals in the world. Habitat loss and poaching are the primary threats to their survival.

6. Leatherback Turtle: The leatherback turtle is the largest turtle in the world and is critically endangered due to habitat loss and accidental capture in fishing nets.

7. Mountain Gorilla: With a population of around 1,000 individuals, the mountain gorilla is critically endangered due to habitat destruction, poaching, and civil unrest in their native range.

8. Pangolin: The pangolin is the most heavily trafficked mammal in the world, with all eight species facing the threat of extinction due to poaching for their scales and meat.

9. Saola: The saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, is one of the rarest and most elusive mammals in the world, with fewer than 100 individuals left. Habitat loss and hunting are the primary threats to their survival.

10. Sea Otter: The sea otter is a keystone species in the coastal ecosystem, but they are endangered due to hunting for their fur and habitat loss.

11. Snow Leopard: With a population of only around 4,000 individuals, the snow leopard is endangered due to poaching for their fur and habitat loss.

12. South China Tiger: The South China Tiger is one of the rarest big cats in the world, with only around 20 individuals left in the wild. Habitat loss and poaching are the primary threats to their survival.

13. Sumatran Elephant: With a population of only around 2,400 individuals, the Sumatran Elephant is endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

14. Sumatran Orangutan: The Sumatran orangutan is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

15. Sumatran Rhino: With fewer than 80 individuals left in the wild, the Sumatran Rhino is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

16. Vaquita: The Vaquita is the world’s most endangered marine mammal, with fewer than 30 individuals left. They are threatened by accidental capture in fishing nets.

17. Western Lowland Gorilla: The western lowland gorilla is critically endangered due to habitat destruction, poaching, and disease.

18. Yangtze River Dolphin: The Yangtze River Dolphin, also known as the Baiji, is functionally extinct, with no confirmed sightings since 2002. Habitat loss and pollution are the primary threats to their

19. African Wild Dog: The African Wild Dog is critically endangered due to habitat loss and human persecution.

20. Blue Whale: The Blue Whale, the largest animal on Earth, is endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.


21. Bornean Orangutan: The Bornean orangutan is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

22. Chinese Pangolin: The Chinese pangolin is critically endangered due to poaching for their scales and meat.

23. Eastern Gorilla: The eastern gorilla is critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and civil unrest.

24. Ethiopian Wolf: The Ethiopian wolf is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

25. Giant Panda: The Giant Panda is endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

26. Mountain Plover: The Mountain Plover is endangered due to habitat loss and destruction.

27. Philippine Eagle: The Philippine Eagle is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

28. Red Panda: The Red Panda is endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

29. Southern Bluefin Tuna: The Southern Bluefin Tuna is critically endangered due to overfishing.

30. Sumatran Tiger: The Sumatran Tiger is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.