Behind are the 10 endangered species that we have to save. Learn about them and spread awareness for collective efforts.
1. Amur Leopard
Scientific Name: Panthera pardus orientalis
Local Name: Far Eastern Leopard
Locality: Temperate forests of Southeastern Russia and Northeastern China, near the Amur River basin.
According to 2025 data only 100 0f them are left.This number put them on the list on number 3.
2. Javan Rhino
Scientific Name: Rhinoceros sondaicus
Local Name: Badak Jawa
Locality: Ujung Kulon National Park, Java, Indonesia.
According to 2025 repost only 74 of them are left.This number put them on number 2 on the list.
3. Sumatran Orangutan
Scientific Name: Pongo abelii
Local Name: Orangutan Sumatera
Locality: Rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia.
They are also on the verge of extinction. According to 2025, only 14,000 are left in wild.
4. Vaquita
Scientific Name: Phocoena sinus
Local Name: Vaquita Marina
Locality: Northern part of the Gulf of California, Mexico.
According to 2025, only 10 of them are left in the word. This number put them on Number 1 in this list of top 10 endangered species.
5. Mountain Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla beringei beringei
Local Name: Gorila de Montaña
Locality: Virunga Mountains (Rwanda, Uganda, and DRC) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda.
According to 2025, only 200,000 left but it is considered endangered by the IUCN.
According to latest report they are recovering now.
6. Leatherback Turtle
Scientific Name: Dermochelys coriacea
Local Name: Tortuga laúd
Locality: Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide; nesting sites include beaches in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Central America.
There is not an official number but according to some reports from . NOAA Fisheries (.gov) and other resources. They stated that 40% decrease from over the past three generations
7. Sunda Tiger
Scientific Name: Panthera tigris sondaica
Local Name: Harimau Sumatera
Locality: Forests of Sumatra, Indonesia.
8. Yangtze Finless Porpoise
Scientific Name: Neophocaena asiaeorientalis ssp. asiaeorientalis
Local Name: Baiji de Yangtze
Locality: Yangtze River and its adjacent lakes in China.
According to 2025 reports they are only 1,249 are left in the sea.
9. Cross River Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla diehli
Local Name: Gorila del río Cross
Locality: Forested regions along the Cross River on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.
According to report of WWF only 300 lefts
10. Hawksbill Turtle
Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata*
Local Name:Tortuga carey
Locality: Coral reefs in tropical oceans worldwide; nesting occurs on beaches in the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific regions.
There are only 83,000 and possibly only 57,000 hawksbill turtles left worldwide.
Related Blogs to see
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Related Books to study:
1.”The Annihilation of Nature: Human Extinction of Birds and Mammals” by Gerardo Ceballos, Anne H. Ehrlich, and Paul R. Ehrlich
This book explores the impact of human activities on the extinction of birds and mammals, providing insights into the broader context of species endangerment.
2. .”Saving Endangered Species: Lessons in Wildlife Conservation from Indianapolis” by Robert W. Shumaker
This book shares stories of conservation efforts, highlights the challenges faced by conservationists, and offers practical lessons in wildlife conservation.
3. “The Song of the Dodo: Island Biogeography in the Age of Extinctions” by David Quammen
Although not exclusively focused on endangered species, this book discusses island biogeography and extinction, providing valuable insights into species vulnerability.
4. “An Atlas of Endangered Species: Stories from the Brink of Extinction”
This beautifully illustrated book documents endangered species and their habitats, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding at-risk species.
5. “Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction” by Michelle Nijhuis
This book explores the history of wildlife conservation and the challenges conservationists face in protecting endangered species.
6. “Endangered Species, 2nd Edition”
This book provides detailed information on various endangered and threatened species across different taxonomic groups.
7. “The Last Tasmanian Tiger: The History and Extinction of the Thylacine” by Robert Paddle
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