Top 15 Most Endangered Animals In The World

Amur Leopard

The Amur leopard is a critically endangered species of big cat that is native to the Amur region of Russia and China. There are estimated to be fewer than 70 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered leopard subspecies. The Amur leopard is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and inbreeding, and is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Black Rhino

The black rhino is a critically endangered species of rhinoceros that is native to Africa. There are estimated to be fewer than 5,500 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered rhinoceros species. The black rhino is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and civil unrest, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Cross River Gorilla

The Cross River gorilla is a critically endangered species of gorilla that is native to the Cross River region of Nigeria and Cameroon. There are estimated to be fewer than 300 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered gorilla subspecies. The Cross River gorilla is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and disease, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Giant Panda

The giant panda is a vulnerable species of bear that is native to central China. There are estimated to be fewer than 2,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered bear species. The giant panda is threatened by habitat loss and poaching, and is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN.

Javan Rhino

The Javan rhino is a critically endangered species of rhinoceros that is native to the island of Java in Indonesia. There are estimated to be fewer than 70 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered rhinoceros species. The Javan rhino is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and civil unrest, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Mountain Gorilla

The mountain gorilla is a critically endangered species of gorilla that is native to the Virunga mountains.

Sumatran Elephant

The Sumatran elephant is a critically endangered species of elephant that is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. There are estimated to be fewer than 2,800 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered elephant subspecies. The Sumatran elephant is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Sumatran Orangutan

The Sumatran orangutan is a critically endangered species of great ape that is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. There are estimated to be fewer than 14,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered great ape species. The Sumatran orangutan is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Sumatran Tiger

The Sumatran tiger is a critically endangered species of big cat that is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. There are estimated to be fewer than 500 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered tiger subspecies. The Sumatran tiger is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Vaquita

The vaquita is a critically endangered species of porpoise that is native to the Gulf of California in Mexico. There are estimated to be fewer than 30 of these animals left in the wild, making them the most endangered marine mammal in the world. The vaquita is threatened by habitat loss, bycatch in fishing nets, and pollution, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Western Lowland Gorilla

The western lowland gorilla is a critically endangered species of gorilla that is native to the forests of central Africa. There are estimated to be fewer than 100,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered gorilla subspecies. The western lowland gorilla is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and disease, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Bactrian Camel

The Bactrian camel is a critically endangered species of camel that is native to Central Asia. There are estimated to be fewer than 1,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered camel species. The Bactrian camel is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and competition with livestock, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Black-footed Cat

The black-footed cat is a critically endangered species of small cat that is native to southern Africa. There are estimated to be fewer than 2,500 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered cat species. The black-footed cat is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope is a critically endangered species of antelope that is native to Central Asia. There are estimated to be fewer than 15,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered antelope species. The saiga antelope is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and disease, and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

Snow Leopard

The snow leopard is a vulnerable species of big cat that is native to the mountains of Central and South

Asia. There are estimated to be fewer than 8,000 of these animals left in the wild, making them one of the most endangered cat species. The snow leopard is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans, and is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN.

In addition to the animals listed above, many other species are endangered or threatened due to various factors such as habitat loss, poaching, disease, and conflict with humans. The conservation of these animals is essential for the health and biodiversity of the planet, and many organizations and initiatives are working to protect and preserve these species for future generations.