Oct 9, 2024

Animal species most vulnerable to climate change

Sonal Khandelwal

Disappearing

With climate change, habitat destruction, and human activities accelerating, numerous species are at risk of extinction. Below are ten animals predicted to disappear by 2030 unless urgent conservation efforts are implemented.

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Amur Leopard

The Amur leopard is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching. While conservation efforts offer some hope, the threat of extinction continues to loom over this elusive big cat.

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Grauer’s gorillas

Grauer’s gorillas, a subspecies of eastern gorilla, are critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Their survival is at risk without immediate, sustained conservation efforts.

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Hawksbill sea turtle​

The Hawksbill sea turtle is being driven to extinction due to poaching for its shell and habitat destruction. Climate change and human activities continue to push this ancient species to the brink.

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Orangutan

Rapid deforestation in Borneo and Sumatra is robbing these intelligent primates of their natural habitat. Without immediate protection, their future in the wild remains bleak.

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Pangolin

Known as the most trafficked mammal, this scaly creature faces severe threats from illegal trade and habitat loss. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, it inches closer to extinction.

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Polar bear

The polar bear’s icy environment is rapidly vanishing due to climate change. As sea ice melts, these apex predators face an uncertain future in their shrinking Arctic habitat.

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Tiger

Once a symbol of power, the tiger is now on the edge of extinction, threatened by poaching and deforestation. Global conservation efforts must intensify to protect this majestic predator.

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Vaquita

This tiny porpoise, native to Mexico’s waters, is critically endangered. Illegal fishing nets entangle and kill them, leaving only a few individuals struggling to survive in the wild.

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