Five most endangered animals 2015
1. Black Rhino
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Javan Rhino |
Currently a white rhino died at the San Diego Zoo and after
the death of this one only five rhinos are left in the world. On the other hand
the black rhino is also endangered. Less than 5,000 black rhinos are now lining
in the wild in the grasslands and deserts situated in coastal east Africa. They
often killed for the food. Ninety-six percent of whole population has been
destroyed from 1970 to 1992.
2. Javan Rhino
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Javan Rhino |
Indonesian Javan rhino is almost more in danger zone than
the black rhino. Approximately only 35 are now remaining. They are dying
because of diseases and lack of food sources in the area. Most of the food
sources have been destroyed by the people living beside. They also face threats
from reduced genetic diversity and natural disasters such as volcanos and
tsunamis.
3. Hawksbill Turtle
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Hawksbill Turtle |
They firstly found in tropical oceans. They feed on sponges,
sea anemone and jellyfish and are essential to the health of coral reefs.
They’re fighting threats from every direction, including habitat disruption,
pollution, poor fishery practices and illegal trade in their prized shells.
4. Soala
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Soala |
Often called the Asian unicorn, this previously unknown
mammal was discovered in Vietnam in 1992. It’s unclear how many there are since
they tend to elude human contact, with estimates ranging from a few dozen to a
few hundred. The forests of Vietnam and Laos where they live are being cut down
to expand agriculture, forcing them into ever-smaller territory. Closer contact
with humans means they’re more hunted as well.
5. South China Tiger
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South China Tiger
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This species of tiger hasn’t been seen in the wild for 25
years, existing only in zoos. Although hunting them was outlawed in China in
1979 and its survival made a conservation priority there in 1995, the country’s
rapid development has meant that their habitat is fragmented into areas too
small to support a population.
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