Rare animals of our planet that can still be saved

The fauna of our planet is rich and diverse. But among the animals found on the globe, there are very rare species, the number of which does not exceed several hundred individuals, and which are on the verge of extinction. As a rule, these are endemic islands or inhabitants of very limited spaces with specific living conditions. These species are more sensitive than others to climate change and disturbance of their natural habitat as a result of human activity. In addition, the low population size leads to a decrease in genetic diversity, which also negatively affects the well-being of the species.

Of course, the list of rare and endangered species includes thousands of names, and it is impossible to talk about all of them in the framework of one article. Today we want to talk about some rare animals whose habitat, as a rule, does not go beyond the boundaries of a small region. All of them in one or another status are listed in the International Red Book and need protection.

Madagascar beak-chested tortoise, island of Madagascar

This is a large tortoise, the carapace of which can reach 50 centimeters. This species lives only in the north of the island of Madagascar and is assigned by scientists to the category of species that are on the verge of extinction. According to recent data, the population does not exceed 300 individuals.

Tapanulian orangutan, Sumatra island

Tapanulian orangutans live in a small area in the vicinity of Lake Toba on the Indonesian island of Sumatra and have only recently been isolated. Their number is constantly decreasing due to the destruction of the natural habitat and does not exceed 800 individuals.

Philippine Sika Deer, Philippines

This species of deer family is found only in the Philippines, and scientists believe that they survived only on two small islands - Panay and Negros. The species is an endangered species, and the total number of Filipino sika deer is about 2,500.

Fossa, Madagascar Island

This predator from the family of Madagascar wyverns lives only on the island of Madagascar and is not found anywhere else in the world. The number of these mammals on the island is about 2500 individuals, and people are to blame for their gradual extinction.

Iriomotean Cat, Iriomote Island

This subspecies of a Bengal cat lives exclusively on the island of Iriomote, which is part of the Ryukyu archipelago. According to researchers, the number of Iriomotean cats does not exceed 100 individuals.

Cuban Crocodile, Cuba

This small crocodile is found only in the protected area of ​​the Swamp of Zapata on the island of Cuba and on the neighboring island of Isla de la Huventud. Despite the fact that this species and its hybrids are bred on special farms, the Cuban crocodile has the status of an animal that is on the verge of extinction.

Lesoula, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Locals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo call this primacy the forest, and the scientific name for this species is Cercopithecus lomamiensis. This species of primates from the monkey family was discovered and first described by scientists in 2012 and immediately fell into the list of rare species that are threatened with extinction.

Caspian seal, Caspian Sea

This species from the family of real seals lives only on the territory of the Caspian Sea, and in autumn it can be found in the Volga (to Volgograd) and the Urals. The exact abundance of the species is unknown, but it is universally low, and for this reason the Caspian seal is classified as an endangered species.

Yellow Tailed Monkey, Peru

A very rare species of primates that lives only in the Andes in Peru. This representative of arachnids has the status of a species that is on the verge of extinction.

Florida Puma, Florida, USA

Florida cougar is one of the rarest members of the feline family. In the wild, just over 200 individuals of this puma subspecies, which lives exclusively in the southern part of the Florida peninsula, in the United States, have survived.

All these animals and many other inhabitants of our planet, which are threatened with extinction, were in this position through the fault of man. Today, much is being done to protect and study them, but the main thing is to preserve their natural habitat, those few places where they feel safe.

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