Top 10 Most Endangered Animals

Animals have been around long before we have. With that being said, many have them have also died way before we came around. Humans, in general have been wiping out animals left and right, not caring about the consequences. Food chains would be wiped out and future generations will never know what it is like to see a tiger or a polar bear in real life because they “never existed.” Do your part in keeping animals safe, it starts when you unplug something when your not using it or carpooling to work/school instead.

#10 Arakan Forest Turtle

The Arakan forest turtle is so rare that it can only be found in the Arakan hills of western Myanmar. Many believed that it went extinct in 1908 until it was rediscovered in 1994 although it has been determined that there are less than a hundred left in the wild.

#9 Iberian Lynx

Found on the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) the extinction of the Iberian lynx would actually be the first of all the feline species in the modern world.

#8 Axolotl

The axolotl, sometimes called the water monster, is a kind of fish salamander that is highly sought after in research circles due to its abilities to regenerate, but it is quickly becoming extinct.

#7 Spix’s Macaw

Often identified as a blue macaw, the Spix’s macaw is native to Brazil and only 93 are accounted for, all in captivity.

#6 Javan Rhinoceros

Poached for their horns they are often used as ingredients in formulating Chinese medicine and each kilogram (of their horn) costs over $30,000 on the black market. There are only 72 of them known to exist in the wild.

#5 Siamese Crocodile

The Siamese crocodile is native to parts of Southeast Asia and presently there are less than 70 left in the wild. Their survival has been compromised by people taking lands for farming, which affected the crocodiles due to the increase of cattle, use of pesticides, and chemical fertilizers that corrupted the clean water

#4 Brown Spider Monkey

The brown spider monkey received its name due to its long limbs, which help it to swing and climb on trees. Its tail is also flexible enough that it is considered more of a limb due to its precision and usability when being used to hang on branches. The population of 60 has been the result of relentless hunting and wild animal trades, which usually occur in northern Colombia and northwest Venezuela.

#3 Mexican Wolf

The brown spider monkey received its name due to its long limbs, which help it to swing and climb on trees. Its tail is also flexible enough that it is considered more of a limb due to its precision and usability when being used to hang on branches. The population of 60 has been the result of relentless hunting and wild animal trades, which usually occur in northern Colombia and northwest Venezuela.

#2 Baiji Dolphin

With less than twenty left in the world, the Baiji dolphin is one of the most endangered species on Earth.

#1 White Rhino

With less than twenty left in the world, the Baiji dolphin is one of the most endangered species on Earth.

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