10 Of The Rarest Animals In The World

Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus): Once widespread across Southeast Asia, the Javan rhino is now found only in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park.

Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis): With an estimated population of less than 100 in the wild, this leopard subspecies is one of the most critically endangered big cats.

Vaquita (Phocoena sinus): This critically endangered marine mammal is native to the northern part of the Gulf of California.

Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis): Often called the Asian unicorn, the saola was discovered only in 1992 in Vietnam. It is so elusive that it has been seen in the wild only a handful of times. .

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): This flightless parrot is native to New Zealand and known for its large size and nocturnal habits..

Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii): One of the rarest animals in the world, this species is found in a single protected area in Queensland, Australia.

 Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): The smallest of all rhino species, the Sumatran rhino is critically endangered, with fewer than 80 individuals believed to exist in Indonesia and Malaysia.

California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): Once near extinction in the wild, this large North American bird has been the subject of a successful conservation program.

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