Most Endangered Species In The World

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies nearly 4,000 species as critically endangered

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Here is a list of some most endangered species in the world

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The Amur leopard is one of the world's most endangered species. They face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and inbreeding

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Some rhino species are endangered. Black rhinos, Javan rhinos, Northern white rhinos, and Sumatran rhinos are classified by the IUCN as critically endangered

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All three species of orangutan - the Sumatran, the Bornean, and the Tapanuli-are critically endangered. They face the threats from hunting, fires, and habitat destruction

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Lemurs are also among the most endangered species in the world. They face threats from habitat loss, and degradation, as well as hunting

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Gorillas have two species - the eastern and western gorilla, both are critically endangered. They are primarily threatened by habitat loss, hunting for bushmeat, and disease

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The red-fronted macaw, a green and red parrot native to Bolivia, is classified by the IUCN as a critically endangered species 

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