Every year, many living things face the problem of extinction, both due to the influence of humanity and the change in the world. In this content, we have listed endangered creatures and animals in danger of extinction for you.
Endangered Animals
Amur Tiger
Living in Russia, China and North Korea, the amur tiger is in danger of extinction due to deforestation and illegal hunting. It is estimated that about 400 individuals remain.
Pandas
Pandas living in China are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and overfishing. It is estimated that around 1,800 pandas live today.
Northern Sea Seal
The northern sea seal living in the Arctic region is facing habitat loss due to global warming and melting of glaciers. It is estimated that about 10,000 individuals remain.
Atlantic Whale
The whale species living in the Atlantic Ocean is in danger of extinction due to hunting and habitat loss. It is estimated that about 10,000 individuals remain.
Extinct Animals
White Rhino
The white rhino species living in Africa has become extinct due to illegal hunting and habitat loss. With the last male white rhino dying in 2018, the species is completely extinct.
Black Sparrow
It is an extinct bird species due to the destruction of the natural environment and pesticides.
Dodo
Another flightless bird is the Dodo. Unfortunately, it became extinct in the 17th century as a result of hunting. It is 1 meter tall and weighs an average of 20 kg.
Irish Moose
It is one of the largest deer in the world, having lived in Europe, Asia and Africa. It is also known by many people as Megaloceros.
Moa
It is a bird species that exceeds 3.5 meters in length. They became extinct as a result of hunting by the Moa people. They have survived for a total of 7 million years.
Hairy Mammoth
There’s another chance for the once reigning animal, the Woolly Mammoths. They have a chance of being brought back to life, as they have preserved DNA in the frozen remains.
Pyrenean Goat
The last Pyrenean Goat was killed in Spain in 2000. Later, a Pyrenean Goat was cloned, but he died due to a lung problem.
Dinosaur
To date, at least 500 species of living things have become completely extinct in the world. Among these extinct animals, of course, they are the most well-known dinosaurs. Dinosaurs dominated land life for 160 million years
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