9 Animal Species We re Currently Driving Into Extinction

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Sumatran Orangutan

Habitat loss due to deforestation and palm oil plantations, as well as poaching, have pushed the Sumatran orangutan to the brink of extinction.

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Amur Leopard

With an estimated population of fewer than 100 individuals in the wild, the Amur leopard faces threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

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Vaquita

The world's smallest and most endangered cetacean, the vaquita is on the verge of extinction due to bycatch in illegal gillnets used for fishing in the Gulf of California.

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Black Rhino

Poaching for their horns, which are highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, has decimated black rhino populations, driving them to the brink of extinction.

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Hawksbill sea turtles are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and poaching for their beautiful shells, pushing them towards extinction.

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Saola

Often referred to as the "Asian unicorn," the saola is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and accidental bycatch in snares set for other animals.

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Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

With only three individuals left in the world, the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is critically endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and hunting.

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Bornean Elephant

Habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation for palm oil plantations and agriculture have severely threatened Bornean elephant populations, pushing them towards extinction.

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Javan Rhino

With only around 70 individuals left in the wild, the Javan rhino is critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.