Sumatran Orangutan

The Sumatran Orangutan is the rarest great ape in the world. They are critically endangered and only exist on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. In recent years, their numbers have dwindled by 80%. If you have a chance to see one in person, they will remind you of a large monkey. They grow to be up to six feet tall and weigh up to 220 pounds. These creatures are arboreal (meaning they live in trees) and spend their time swinging through the trees. They mainly eat fruits with seeds or flowers, which means they help spread plant life around the forest. Unfortunately, deforestation has made it difficult for them to find food sources, which has led to their decline in population.

Giant Panda

Giant pandas are one of the rarest animals on Earth. These are just a few facts about these amazing creatures: -There are less than 2,000 pandas left in the wild -Panda mothers only give birth to one or two cubs at a time -Pandas eat almost exclusively bamboo and can only digest 20 percent of what they eat -The panda’s natural habitat is in China and it is known as an endangered animal.

African Elephant

There are only around 415,000 African elephants remaining in the wild. This is an alarming statistic, considering that in less than 10 years there could be no more African elephants left in Africa. The African elephant population has dwindled significantly because of poaching and habitat loss. With less than 100,000 elephants in Kenya and Tanzania combined, it’s important to note how quickly these populations can fall prey to human activity.

Arabian Oryx

The Arabian oryx is a species of antelope that is native to the deserts of Arabia and North Africa. This animal has a very long muzzle with a white-ringed black nose, and its coat is typically gray with brownish undersides. The Arabian oryx’s horns can grow to be up to 50 inches long, which makes it easy to identify this animal in the wild. The last remaining population of the Arabian oryx can be found in captivity and in small numbers in the wild in Oman, where it was originally reintroduced following their extinction in the wild.

Blue Whale

The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. It is so large that it can measure up to 30 meters long and weigh over 200,000 pounds. The blue whale is also one of the most endangered animals in the world. In the 1800s, this animal was hunted for its blubber because it was used to make candles and oil for lamps. In 1994, there were about 10,000 blue whales living in the world. However, there are only 5,000 left today. The biggest threat to these animals is human fishing practices such as overfishing and ocean pollution.

Black Rhino

One of the rarest types of rhinos is the black rhino. In 1987 there were one-hundred and twenty thousand black rhinos in Africa, but now there are only 4,880 in the world. This is mainly because they’re hunted for their horns, which are used to make traditional medicines. The black rhino has a unique shape, which can be recognized by its large head with two horns and a mouth that’s smaller than other species of rhino. The color of the animal varies from dark brown to light gray.

Coelacanth

The coelacanth is a rare species of fish that has existed for over 400 million years. It is typically found in deep water that is at least 600 meters (1,969 ft) deep. This animal can grow up to 3 meters (10 ft) in length and weigh over 200 kilograms (440 lbs). This amazing animal was first discovered in 1938 when it was caught off the coast of South Africa by a fisherman. The coelacanth has been called “the fish that time forgot” because it so closely resembles its prehistoric ancestors.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

The hawksbill sea turtle is critically endangered, with only 1,000 left in the wild. They live in shallow water and prefer coral reefs or seagrass beds as their habitats. This turtle has a dark brown shell that looks like a hawk’s head. The shape of its head is what gave it the name hawksbill. To help save this species, you can do things like signing petitions to get bans on fishing nets put into place so that more turtles survive.

Mountain Gorilla

Mountain gorillas are one of the most endangered animals on Earth. Although there are more than 800 mountain gorillas, they are still considered an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This is mainly because their populations have been severely depleted due to the logging industry, Ebola virus and civil war in Rwanda. The main threats to these animals are habitat destruction and poaching. As humans continue to destroy the forest, many mountain gorillas die from starvation or being killed by poachers. If we don’t take steps to protect these animals, they may soon become extinct. 

Summing up

We’ve taken a look at 10 of the rarest animals on Earth. These amazing creatures may not be able to fly or swim like other animals, but they are just as amazing in their own right. There are many endangered species of animals in the world, and some of them are so rare that you might never have the opportunity to see one in person. If you’re interested in learning more about these endangered animals and how you can help protect them, keep reading. From pandas to okapis, there is an incredible number of rare animals on Earth today. Let’s take a look at some of the rarest and most vulnerable animals on this planet.