The endangered animals
The orangutans are among the most intelligent primates.The orangutans are considered to be critically endangered. Human activities have caused severe declines in populations. Threats to wild orangutan populations include poaching, habitat destruction, and the illegal pet trade.
The kakapo (also called owl parrot) is a large, flightless, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot. The kakapo is critically endangered. Because of colonisation and the introduction of predators such as cats, rats, ferrets, and stoats, the kakapo was almost wiped out.
The total known adult population is 154.
The total known adult population is 154.
The red wolf is also considered the rarest and critically endangered species of wolf.
The rhinoceros are killed by humans for their horns, which are bought and sold on the black market. The Black, Javan and Sumatran rhinoceros are critically endangered.
