7 of the World's Most Endangered Animals
Saola
The saola, sometimes known as the "Asian unicorn," is a critically endangered animal that lives in Vietnam and Laos' Annamite Range.
Javan Rhinos
Javan rhinos are among the rarest big mammals on the planet, with only a few dozen living in Indonesia's Ujung Kulon National Park.
Hawksbill turtle
The hawksbill turtle is highly endangered, owing to poaching for its attractive shell, habitat degradation, pollution, and unintentional catch in fishing gear.
The Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard, which lives in Russia's Far East and northeastern China, is in serious danger due to habitat loss, poaching, and prey reduction.
Hawksbill turtle
The hawksbill turtle is highly endangered, owing to poaching for its attractive shell, habitat degradation, pollution, and unintentional catch in fishing gear.
Gorilla
Gorillas are classified into two species: Eastern gorillas and Western gorillas, each with two subspecies.
Sumatran Elephant
The Sumatran elephant, which lives on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, is threatened because of habitat degradation, human-wildlife conflict, and ivory poaching.