The vaquita is a critically endangered porpoise found in the Gulf of California. Its population has drastically declined due to bycatch in illegal gillnets.
The Javan rhinoceros is one of the rarest large mammals on Earth. With a population estimated to be around 72 individuals, they are found in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia.
Native to the Russian Far East and northern China, the Amur leopard is one of the most endangered big cats, with only around 100 individuals remaining in the wild.
This marsupial is one of the rarest mammals in the world, with a small population restricted to a single location in Queensland, Australia.
Endemic to the Yangtze River in China, this species of porpoise is critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing.
Known as the "Asian unicorn," the saola is a critically endangered species of cattle found in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos. It is rarely seen in the wild.
The Kakapo, or night parrot, is a critically endangered and nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. It is one of the rarest parrot species globally, with only a handful of individuals remaining.
Found only on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Sumatran orangutan is critically endangered due to habitat loss caused by logging, palm oil plantations, and human encroachment.
The Irrawaddy dolphin is a freshwater dolphin found in rivers and estuaries in Southeast Asia and South Asia. It faces threats from habitat loss, pollution, and entanglement in fishing gear.
This rare duck species is native to Madagascar and is critically endangered, with only a few individuals remaining. Habitat destruction, hunting, and introduced predators are major threats.