Written by: Sarjan Waiba Tamang - 24009, Grade X
Posted on: 16 September, 2021
Human beings are the reason for the destruction of mother Earth. We are the reason the quality of the environment is decreasing day by day. We are not the only ones who are living in this ecosystem. There are many animals who call it home. And for a few decades we are destroying their homes. There are many species of animals who have already gone extinct. But today we are going to talk about the 10 rarest endangered species of animals.
South China Tiger
Around the 1950s The South China Tiger was around 4,000 in population. But over the few decades they were considered pests. Because they were called pests The South China Tiger was hunted and killed by humans. Around 1979 the Chinese government decided to ban hunting. By 1996, they were considered as 30 to 80 left in the wild. As of today it has not been seen in the wild over 27 years. But it doesn't mean that they are extinct all together.
Sumatran Rhinos
You may have seen the Rhinos with horns and without fur. But Sumatran Rhinos are a bit different from other Rhinos; they are the only asian Rhinos covered with furs and have two horns. There are only around 230 to 295 left in the wild. They are a rare animal. It is the smallest Rhino in the Rhino family.They live in isolated pockets of forest in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Saola
This endangered species is so rare that It was not discovered until 1992. It is also known as “Asian Unicorn” because it is rarely seen on an endangered mammal list. It is rarely seen in the forest. Their population is threatened by hunting and growing human development which is decreasing the quality of the environment.
Amur Leopard
There are only about 100 Amur Leopards left in the world. They are one of the most rare and endangered species in the large cat family. They can weigh up to 120 pounds and can leap over 19feet in the air. The Amur Leopard can be found in the River basin in Eastern Russia. This wild cat faces many problems for survival such as climate change,hunting, poaching and human encroachment.
Addax
Addax is also known as White Antelope or screw horn antelope which are nearly extinct in the wild. The horn of adult male and female Addax can reach up to 2.5 feet or to 4 feet long. There are 2000 Addax around the world. Private farms and zoos are doing their best to save this species. Addax has lost population in the wild due to Chinese oil installations in Northern Africa whose guards hunt them.
Pygmy Three Toed Sloth
It is hard to believe that the world's most beloved animal Sloth is considered an endangered species. This breed of sloth is found in a small island near Panama where there are only 50 left in the wild. The island does not have any human inhabitants but the species are still affected by poaching. The Pygmy Three Toed Sloth is considered as a “Master Of Escape”. The Pygmy Three Toed Sloth is listed as number 16 in the world's 100 most unique and imperiled mammals.
