Did you know that there are many animals that are in danger of becoming extinct? These animals come from all over the world, and various factors threaten them. If humanity as a whole does take steps to protect them, they could be gone forever. In this article, you will a bit more about 10 of these amazing creatures. Each one is unique and deserves attention!
Borneo Pygmy Elephant
The Borneo Pygmy is a subspecies of elephants found only on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, and Malaysia. They have smaller ears compared to other elephants as well as more roundish eyes with thicker eyelashes than most mammals! These features make them distinctively different from their African cousins, who share similar body shapes but not an evolutionary link due to geographic separation over millions of years ago!
Poachers are still killing these animals for their ivory tusks even though they’ve been protected under CITES since 1977 when it became illegal internationally to trade any part or product derived from endangered species. Habitat loss due to deforestation and development projects is also a major threat to their survival. Only about 2500-2700 Borneo Pygmy elephants are remaining in the wild today.
Sumatran Elephant
The Sumatran elephant is a critically endangered subspecies of Asian elephant that lives in the forests and swamps of Indonesia on the island of Sumatra. It has smaller ears compared to other elephants as well as tusks that point downward instead of outwards. These features make them distinctively different from their African cousins, who share similar body shapes but not an evolutionary link due to geographic separation over millions of years ago!
Poachers are the main threat to the Sumatran elephant, as they kill them for their ivory tusks. Forest loss due to illegal logging and palm oil plantations is also a major problem for these elephants, as it destroys their natural habitat. Sadly only about 2500-2700 Sumatran elephants are remaining in the wild today.
Tigers
Tigers are one of the most beautiful animals in the world. There has been a huge decline in tiger population over the last century, and they are now on the verge of extinction. The main reason why their numbers have declined is due to hunting for sport or fur trade. Another big reason is habitat loss because people keep destroying forests where these majestic creatures live by cutting down trees for wood or other reasons.
There are about 4000 tigers left in the wild now. Only 1000 of those live outside protected areas like national parks or reserves where hunting isn’t allowed anymore. However, poaching still occurs sometimes, even within these zones, due to lack of enforcement.
Snow Leopard
Snow leopards are beautiful animals that live in the mountains of Asia. They have thick white fur to keep them warm, and their feet act like snowshoes for walking on deep powdery snow or ice without sinking down too far! They’re very adaptable animals, so they can live in many different habitats, including semi-arid mountains, rugged alpine areas, and cold forests.
But as the human population continues to grow and encroaches on their territory, snow leopards are losing their homes and becoming increasingly rare. There are only about 4000-6000 snow leopards left in the wild. Snow leopards are endangered because they’re hunted by poachers who want their pelts (which can sell for a high price), and their natural habitat is being destroyed.
Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard is a critically endangered species of big cat that lives in the forests and mountains of Russia and China. They’re distinguished from other subspecies by their thick black fur, which helps them stay warm during winter months when temperatures can drop below -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 Celsius).
There are only about 30 remaining wild populations due to poaching for their beautiful coats as well as habitat loss caused by human activity such as logging or agriculture activities. These animals have been protected under CITES since 1977, but it’s still not enough! Please help us save these animals before they become extinct forever with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today so we can ensure there will always be plenty more where these came from, and we can keep the “big cat” in big cats!