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Named animals that are endangered

Maryna Gramovych

Discover some of the rarest creatures on the planet
Animals in the red book. Source: pixabay

UAportal has revealed which creatures are on the verge of extinction. Learn more about the animals from the Red Book and how many of them are left on Earth.

Red wolf

The red wolf, which lives in Central and South Asia, is one of the rarest animals in the world. There are about 2,000 red wolves left in the wild, and their existence is endangered.

Animals in the red book
Red wolf. Source: pixabay

Amur leopard

The Amur leopard, whose population in the wild is estimated at 84 individuals. This majestic leopard, which lives in the remote forests of the Far East, is threatened by poaching, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict.

Animals in the red book
Amur leopard. Source: Pixabay

Javan rhinoceros

The Javan rhinoceros, one of the rarest large mammals in the world, has less than 70 individuals left in the wild. Native to Indonesia, these rhinos are threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their horns, which is leading to a further decline in their numbers.

Animals in the red book
Javan rhinoceros. Source: Freepik

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