There are several endangered species across the globe, and many are at risk due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Here are a few notable examples: Amur Leopard – Found primarily in the Russian Far East, this leopard is one of the rarest big cats in the world, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. Javan Rhino – Native to Indonesia, this rhino is critically endangered with fewer than 75 individuals remaining in Ujung Kulon National Park. Vaquita – This small porpoise is found in the northern part of the Gulf of California, Mexico. With less than 10 individuals left, it's considered the world's most endangered marine mammal. Venezuelan Poodle Moth (South America) – A relatively recent discovery, this moth is endangered due to its restricted habitat in the high-altitude regions of Venezuela, threatened by climate change and habitat loss. Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle – Native to China, this turtle is critically endangered, with only four known individuals remaining in the wild and captivity. Saola – Often called the "Asian unicorn," the Saola is one of the world's rarest large mammals, native to the Annamite Mountains on the border between Laos and Vietnam. Kakapo – A flightless parrot native to New Zealand, the Kakapo's population has dwindled to around 250 individuals due to predation by introduced species. Okapi – Native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the okapi is endangered due to habitat destruction, poaching, and political instability in its region. Malabar civet - it's a viverrid endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List as the population is estimated to number fewer than 250 mature individuals. Yangtze River Dolphin (Baiji) – Considered functionally extinct, this freshwater dolphin from China's Yangtze River was devastated by pollution, boat traffic, and habitat locaptivity, Spix’s Macaw - Also known as the Little Blue Macaw, it was declared extinct in the wild with a population now numbering under 200 individuals, mainly in captivity, found in Brazil. Gharial – A type of crocodile native to the Indian and Bangladesh, the gharial is critically endangered due to river habitat destruction and hunting. Borneo Pygmy Elephant – A small subspecies of elephant found on the island of Borneo, threatened by habitat destruction and poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. Red Panda – Native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, the red panda faces threats from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change, with only about 10,000 individuals left in the wild. Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth – Native to the island of Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama, this small sloth is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and the limited range of its population. These species are among the many that need urgent conservation efforts to prevent extinction.
