Knowledge of endangered animals occupies the first place in the searches conducted by people wishing to protect wildlife, as it has become one of the most prominent challenges facing us and facing life scientists today.
Biodiversity is one of the most important things that plays a vital role in the balance of ecosystems, which means that the extinction of any type of these organisms will negatively affect the stability of ecosystems.
If you are a fan of nature and wild animals, follow the following lines of Teke Trek, in which we will shed light on the most important endangered creatures in several countries, in addition to the reasons behind that.
The 10 most endangered animals around the world
First, we must point out that extinction is the complete disappearance of an animal or plant species from the world, where only a small number of organisms of the same species remain to the point where they cannot reproduce and live naturally, including:
1- Siberian tiger:
This tiger is classified on the list of endangered species due to the significant decrease in its number, as only 450 Siberian tigers remain. It used to spread widely in the continent of Asia, where we notice its presence today in nature and in some American zoos. It belongs to the large cat family. The reason is The main reason for the decline in its number is the traditional treatment methods in China used for its organs, despite the availability of effective alternative medicines.
2- Bonobo monkey:
This monkey is one of the most social animals. Its presence is limited to the tropical forests of the Congo only, as the remaining number in nature ranges between 5 and 60 thousand monkeys, and hunting is the largest and most prominent danger it faces.
3- Giant panda:
The giant panda has been classified as an endangered animal, as there are only 1,864 creatures left in nature, according to 2014 statistics. The main reason behind this is the exploitation of its natural environment through agriculture. It should be noted that it takes half the day for it to eat bamboo, which constitutes 99% of its diet. His diet.
4- Mountain Gorilla:
Hunting and direct confrontations in trees and agricultural areas are among the most prominent threats to its existence, as only about 700 gorillas remain, and it should be noted that it is vulnerable to infection from diseases carried by humans.
5- Black rhino:
When talking about animals threatened with extinction, we must point out the black rhinoceros, whose number has decreased significantly due to hunting to more than 90% during the past seventy years, with the remaining number estimated at about 4,000, knowing that poachers used its horns for several reasons, most notably treatment. In China, in addition to collecting them as prizes or selling them at fantastic prices.
6- Sumatran monkey:
Sumatran monkeys live on the island of Sumatra, located in Indonesia. Only less than 7,300 of it remain, as its number has decreased by 80% due to human activities, in addition to the great damage it sustained after the tsunami that occurred in 2004.
7- Hawksbill turtle:
The shell trade is one of the most prominent factors threatening the existence of this turtle, as millions of these turtle shells have been sold over the past 100 years, in addition to being hunted to sell their meat and eggs, with only 8,000 turtles remaining.
8- Amur tiger:
This animal is widely spread in East Asia, but it has become extinct in the Korean Peninsula and China. There are only 40 tigers remaining. It is characterized by its extreme aggression and difficult nature, even with those of its own kind.
9- Asian elephant:
The remaining number does not exceed 32 thousand elephants, as we see in East Asia. Elephants need large areas to move and large quantities of food, as they cannot exist with humans in one community in peace.
10- Fin whale:
It ranks second after the blue whale as the largest living creature on Earth. 750,000 fin whales were eliminated during the twentieth century for commercial reasons, and their number reached less than 30,000 whales, which required the World Whale Organization to issue a decision to ban their hunting.
Animals threatened with extinction in some Arab countries:
There are many animals of different types spread throughout the Arab countries, but many of them are on the way to disappearing due to several factors. Based on this, we will mention to you the most prominent of these animals in some Arab countries, which are:
Endangered animals in Syria:
The Syrian Arab Republic enjoys its geographical diversity, which has led to its richness in wildlife, but war and poaching, in addition to the lack of sufficient reserves in Syria, have led to a decrease in the numbers of some animals, which have been classified as endangered, most notably the following:
The Shami goat, which is distinguished by its wide and white eyes, symmetrical organs, and different colors, the names of which change depending on which are (dark brown, shahba, mawardiya, sabha, istanbuliya, and star), is distinguished by its ability to give birth twice a year.
The Syrian brown bear, known by its scientific name Ursus arctos syriacu, is characterized by being a purebred, meaning non-hybrid, whose main habitat is (the eastern Lebanon mountain range and Mount Hermon).
The peaceful Syrian tiger that does not prey on humans or harm them.
The free-range bird, which is one of the strongest types of birds of prey.
Camel.
Endangered animals in Algeria:
There is a group of animals in the state of Algeria that are threatened with extinction, the most prominent of which we will mention to you below:
The average monk seal lives in rocky caves.
The pug, which belongs to the cat family (smaller than the tiger and larger than the domestic cat).
Algerian wild dog.
Desert deer.
Desert fox.
Lizard, desert fish, rattle snake, Barbary sheep, Barbary deer, and many other species.
As for the endangered birds, we mention the most prominent ones as follows (Zaghtout, hoopoe, warbird, bearded vulture, sparrowhawk, long-legged eagle, goldfinch and many other species).
Endangered animals in Tunisia:
There are species in Tunisia that are classified as endangered, including:
Bustard bird.
Barbary goat.
The anther cat.
Sea turtle.
Red tuna is a marine creature.
Wild rabbit.
Al-Reem gazelle.
The swordsman.
Bernese bird.
Seal.
Otter.
Adam.
Endangered animals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
The Kingdom, like other countries, is distinguished by its geographical diversity, but it also suffers from the problem of the presence of some animals that are included in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Including:
The Arabian Oryx, which is distinguished by its ability to adapt to harsh desert areas, has flat-shaped hooves that help it walk in sandy areas, and its horns reach a length of 68 cm.
The Arabian gerbil, which belongs to the Murldae family.
The Nubian ibex lives in desert and dry areas, on rocky terrain and mountainous areas.
BBaboons are classified as one of the largest monkeys. They are opportunistic, depend on herbs and fruits for their food, and pose a threat to food crops.
Dugongs, which are sea cows found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, cannot live in fresh water.
The Indus bat, which belongs to the night bat family and is the only member of the genus Rhyneptesicus.
The sand cat lives in the desert and can survive for long periods without the need for water.
Endangered animals in Oman Sultanate :
There are many wild animals in Oman Sultanate, some of which are threatened with extinction and extinction, the most prominent of which we will mention below:
Antelope.
Ostrich.
Wild sheep.
Kangaroo.
Greyhounds.
Indian deer.
Reasons for the existence of endangered animals:
It should be noted that we find animals threatened with extinction due to severe climate changes such as high temperatures and global warming, in addition to several other factors, the most prominent of which we will mention below:
Destruction of natural habitats when forests are converted into urban or agricultural lands, or the environment and water are polluted.
Poaching carried out for commercial gain.
pollution.
Diseases that may affect them.
Food shortage.
Exposure to predation by other animals.
Loss of genetic diversity.
FAQs about endangered animals:
- Is the elephant an endangered animal?
The African elephant is not classified by the International Federation, but the Asian elephant is considered a threatened species, as the ivory trade is one of the most prominent reasons that threaten it.
- What is the closest animal to extinction?
The Oryx Abu Adass is one of the most prominent animals threatened with extinction due to overhunting to obtain its skins and meat.
- What animals are threatened with extinction in 2024?
Chinese leopard, Arabian leopard, kakapo parrot, Javan rhinoceros, rockbill tortoise, Saola, eastern lowland gorilla.
- What is the rarest land animal؟
Northern White Rhinoceros.
In conclusion, endangered animals are one of the most prominent issues that occupy a large portion of the attention of nature lovers, because of their significant impact on the environmental balance, which necessitated taking many measures that would preserve what remains of them.
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