Aug 2, 2024, 05:26 PM IST

7 rarest animals in the world

Apurwa Amit

Amur Leopard: Found in the Russian Far East and parts of China, this leopard is critically endangered with only around 100 individuals left in the wild.

Javan Rhino: Native to Indonesia, this rhino is one of the rarest large mammals on Earth with less than 70 individuals remaining.

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

Sumatran Elephant: Endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, these elephants are threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

Philippine Eagle: It is also known as the "Monkey-eating Eagle," this critically endangered bird is found in the Philippines and has a population of around 400 pairs.

Red Wolf: Endemic to the southeastern United States, this wolf is critically endangered with less than 20 individuals in the wild.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle: Found in tropical oceans around the world, this sea turtle is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for its shell.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports