Animals That May Go Extinct by 2030

Thousands of species are at risk, but some may vanish by 2030. Swipe to discover 7 animals on the edge of extinction you must know about! 

1

Amur Leopard

With fewer than 100 left in the wild, the Amur leopard is critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. 

2

Vaquita

The  world's rarest marine mammal, the vaquita, is down to less than 10  individuals due to illegal fishing in the Gulf of California.

3

Javan Rhino

Fewer than 80 Javan rhinos remain in the wild. They are extremely vulnerable to  natural disasters and habitat encroachment.

4

Northern Bald Ibi

Once revered in ancient Egypt, only a few hundred Northern Bald Ibises survive today due to habitat loss and hunting. 

5

Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

–One of  the rarest turtles, with possibly only one female left. Extinction is  nearly inevitable without intervention.

6

Saola

Known as the "Asian Unicorn," the elusive saola hasn't been seen in the wild for years. Its population is critically low. 

7

Sumatran Orangutan

Due to deforestation and palm oil plantations, the Sumatran orangutan is at serious risk of disappearing forever. 

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