VANISHING SPECIES

AXOLOTL

The axolotl, sometimes called the water monster, is a kind of fish

salamander that is highly sought after in research circles due to its

abilities to regenerate, but it is quickly becoming extinct.

SPIX’S MACAW

Often identified as a blue macaw, the Spix’s macaw is native to

Brazil and only 93 are accounted for, all in captivity.

JAVAN RHINOCEROS

Poached for their horns they are often used as ingredients in formulating

Chinese medicine and each kilogram (of their horn) costs over $30,000

on the black market. There are only 72 of them known to exist in the wild.

SIAMESE CROCODILE

The Siamese crocodile is native to parts of Southeast Asia and

presently there are less than 70 left in the wild. Their survival has

been compromised by people taking lands for farming, which affected

the crocodiles due to the increase of cattle, use of pesticides, and

chemical fertilizers that corrupted the clean water.

BROWN SPIDER MONKEY

The brown spider monkey received its name due to its long limbs,

which help it to swing and climb on trees. Its tail is also flexible enough

that it is considered more of a limb due to its precision and usability

when being used to hang on branches. The population of 60 has been

the result of relentless hunting and wild animal trades, which usually

occur in northern Colombia and northwest Venezuela.

MEXICAN WOLF

The Mexican wolf holds the title of being the rarest and most genetically

distinct subspecies of the grey wolf, which is found in North America.

There are now 340 of them in over 49 research facilities all over the

US and in Mexico. The decline was primarily due to the decreasing

number of elks and deer, which they hunt for food.

BAIJI

With less than twenty left in the world, the Baiji dolphin is one of the

most endangered species on Earth.

NORTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS

The northern white rhinoceros is considered extinct in the wild and

the last 10 white rhinos in the world are now being protected in

conservation centres located in California and the Czech Republic.

These animals are so protected that they even have guards by

their side night and day to prevent them from being killed

by poachers.