Discovered in 1992, Saola is one of world's rarest large mammals. Has distinctive long, sharp-pointed horns up to 50cm long. Body color ranges from chestnut brown to almost black. Lives in forests between Vietnam and Laos at 400-1000m altitude
There are approximately 8.7 million different species on Earth. Many species face extinction due to poaching, habitat loss, and climate change
Serval Cats have longest legs relative to body size, reaching speeds up to 50 mph. Fennec Foxes have large ears for cooling and are Algeria's national animal. Pangolins have long claws and scales, relying on back legs for movement
One in eight bird species is on the brink of extinction. Human activities and deforestation threaten many bird species. Conservation programs worldwide work to protect these rare birds
Javan rhinos remain on Java with 75 individuals, threatened by habitat loss. Amur leopards have 100 wild individuals in Russia and China. Sunda Island tiger population is 600, declining due to human expansion. Mountain gorillas face threats from 500,000 people near their habitat. Tapanuli orangutans are critically endangered with fewer than 800 individuals
Amur leopard has only 14-20 adults and 5-6 cubs in Russia. Bornean orangutan population decreased 60% since 1950. White rumped vulture population declined 99% since 1980. Darwin's fox faces decline due to hunting and habitat loss. Ili pika population decreased 70% since 1983