10 of the Rarest Animals on Earth

Amur Leopard: Found in the Russian Far East and northeast China, with less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild

Vaquita: A small porpoise endemic to the Gulf of California, Mexico, with less than 10 individuals estimated to be alive due to bycatch in fishing nets

Javan Rhino: One of the rarest large mammals, with fewer than 80 individuals surviving in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia

Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat: Native to Australia, with only around 300 individuals left due to habitat loss and competition with livestock

Saola: Also known as the Asian unicorn, this elusive mammal is found in the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam and Laos, with only a few sightings recorded

Madagascar Pochard: A critically endangered duck species endemic to Madagascar, with fewer than 30 individuals remaining

Sumatran Orangutan: Found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, with around 14,000 individuals left due to habitat destruction and illegal hunting

Angel Shark: A critically endangered species of shark found in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with populations declining due to bycatch and habitat degradation

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