Despite the fact that man has long conquered space and is even going to colonize Mars, we have not learned to appreciate what we have. While scientists are worried about whether there is life on other planets, we are personally creating favorable conditions for the slow elimination of all life on Earth. Perhaps someday we will realize our mistakes, but it will be too late. Look, for example, at these beautiful animals, because, most likely, in ten or twenty years, these species will not exist.
Northern subspecies of white rhinoceros
The picture shows the last male northern white rhinoceros named Sudan, who has lived most of his life in one of Kenya's national reserves. Despite the fact that nothing threatened him in his natural habitat, Sudan died at the age of 45. Perhaps he would have lived much longer, but scientists decided to resort to euthanasia. The animal suffered greatly from degenerative diseases of bones and muscles for a long period of time, so they decided to put it to sleep.
But there is good news as well. Scientists were able to collect a sufficient amount of genetic material that will allow in the future to restore the population of this subspecies.
Sea turtle
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This sea turtle, whose mouth is quite similar to the beak of a hawk, was found in the warm waters of the world's oceans. Despite the fact that in their natural environment these turtles have no enemies, their population is under threat. The thing is that over the past 100 years, people have destroyed 80% of adults, and also regularly ravage their nests by selling eggs to elite restaurants.
South china tiger
These amazing and graceful wild cats are also on the verge of extinction. Back in the middle of the 20th century, their population living in their natural environment numbered about 4,000 adults. To date, this figure has significantly decreased and approached the critical level. According to experts, at the moment about 50-80 individuals live in the wild, and no more than a hundred in zoos. Whether these cats disappear or not - everything depends only on us.
Featherless porpoise
This amazing fish, which has the same intelligence as chimpanzees, may also disappear in the foreseeable future. Scientists say that the approximate population of featherless porpoises is no more than 1,800 adults.
Sumatran elephant
The Sumatran elephant is another animal that may soon disappear. Its bone is of particular value on the black market, which has caused the adult population to decline by 80% over the past 100 years.
Kalimantan orangutan
Despite the fact that there are relatively many individuals of Kalimantan orangutans, they may not appear in the next 100 years. Scientists are publishing disappointing data indicating a rapid decline in the population.
Sumatran orangutan
The Sumatran orangutan plays an important role in the wild. These small anthropoid monkeys feed on the fruits of the trees, spreading their seeds throughout the island of Sumatra, thus restoring a forest that is constantly suffering from severe fires. But in the coming years, the Sumatran orangutan may disappear, as their population has sharply declined due to poaching.
Western gorilla
According to researchers, the number of adults of the western gorilla has decreased by 60% over the past quarter century. The main reasons for the extinction of these gorillas are the Ebola virus and poaching.
Far Eastern leopard
The Far Eastern leopard is one of the most graceful and fastest wild cats in the world. Today their total number barely exceeds 60 individuals, most of which live in Russia.
What do you think of all this?
Author: Pechasss Pechasss