A predatory soft-bodied turtle living in Indochina. The world's rarest animal species (10 photos). Northern right whale

Over the years of research, scientists have already described approximately 1.6 million animal species. Some of them have long disappeared from the face of the earth in the process of evolution and have the status of fossils, while others are disappearing due to the fault of people. We want to talk about the rarest animals on the planet that are protected.

Giant soft shell turtle

This animal is the largest preserved on Earth freshwater turtle. Pelochelys cantorii ( Latin name turtles) reach approximately one meter in length and can weigh 100 kilograms. Until 2007, the turtle was considered extinct, but then a female and a clutch of eggs were found along one of the rivers of Cambodia. So now this species is protected, but now its representatives can be seen in zoos: two males live in Vietnam and one pair in China.

Chinese river dolphin

Today it is not known for certain whether Chinese river dolphins, or baiji, remain on the planet at all. And back in the 1950s, there were about 6 thousand individuals. They lived mainly in the Yangtze River and some other reservoirs in China. However, due to the rapid development of industry, the reservoirs became very dirty and unsuitable for life, and after 30 years there were about 400 dolphins. The baiji were officially declared extinct in China in 2017, but a few individuals were still seen in October last year. So, all is probably not lost for this species.

Japanese ibis

The Japanese or red-footed ibis is the most rare bird on the planet. Back in the 19th century, they lived in Japan, some areas of China and Far East, but in 1923 they were officially declared extinct. Then several nests were found, and today only one colony is known, in which only 17 birds live. The chicks were even placed in a nursery in the hope of replenishing the population in captivity, but all the ibises died, so now the animals are not touched, but are closely monitored.

Far Eastern leopard

Once upon a time, Far Eastern leopards were found even in the territory of Transbaikalia, but now only 68 individuals have been registered living in China, North Korea and Russia. Although these rare animals are bred in captivity, leopards are very picky: it is not so easy for males to choose brides; they may reject someone.

Owl parrot

Some ornithologists consider the owl parrot, or kakapo, to be the oldest bird in the world. They live only in New Zealand, but even there there are very few of them: just over 70 birds. Parrots cannot fly and mostly lead night look life. And the most unusual thing is that kakapo can emit a strong, pleasant odor, similar to the aroma of flowers. Birds do not breed in captivity, so scientists have no choice but to protect rare view and hope that the population will gradually recover on its own.

Javan rhinoceros

There are no more than 60 individuals of this species on Earth. The main reason for their disappearance is poaching. Javan rhinoceroses have a very expensive horn, and armor was even made from leather. In captivity they live very poorly, the last of them died in 1907. After this, all attempts to keep these animals in the zoo were stopped.

Chatham petroica

These cute babies live in only one place on the planet - the Chatham Archipelago, which is located near New Zealand. In 1976, there were so few birds (7 individuals) that scientists risked conducting an experiment. And I must say, very successful. Ornithologists removed eggs from nests and placed them on another bird to hatch, thereby forcing the female to lay new ones. And thus the number of Chatham petroica managed to increase to 200 individuals.

Sumatran rhinoceros

The Sumatran rhinoceros is the smallest in the world; now there are approximately 270 of these animals. They do not live or reproduce in captivity (although you can still see them in zoos), so it is quite difficult to preserve the animals. Certainly, the main problem- poaching. And the Sumatran rhinoceros is hunted not only for profit, but also to treat diseases. Back in the 1970s, Sumatra residents used animal meat to treat leprosy, tuberculosis, diarrhea and other ailments.

Red wolf

Red wolves once lived throughout the United States, but they were actively exterminated due to the fact that predators attacked livestock. Already in 1967 in wildlife There were no red wolves left; they lived only in captivity, and even then there were only 14 individuals. Today there are already 280 animals, and all of them are descendants of those same 14 wolves. By the way, some of them were released into the wild for an experiment in North Carolina.

River gorilla

River gorillas were discovered relatively recently - in 2000. There are about 280 individuals in nature, all of them live on the border of Nigeria and Cameroon. Since animals do not feel well in captivity, the authorities of Nigeria and Cameroon specially created National Park, home to approximately half of the planet's river gorillas.

Northern right whale

These 20-meter mammals live in the northern regions Atlantic Ocean. Since they lived mainly near the coast, for a long time They were the main prey of whalers: they were hunted back in the 16th century. It is because of this that their numbers have decreased so much; now there are about 300 individuals in the ocean, but once there were approximately 100 thousand of these animals. Scientists still cannot understand why the number of whales is not increasing, because hunting for them has long been prohibited, and the remaining species of whales after the cessation of hunting naturally increased the population.

Among all freshwater soft-bodied turtles, our heroine is the undisputed leader in size. It weighs about two hundred kilograms, and this is with a body length of more than a meter and a width of 200 centimeters. Agree that among similar reptiles this is a real monster. According to local residents The turtle has the same snout as the pig, with eyes raised up. And incredibly powerful limbs protrude from under the flat carapace. The body of the turtle is painted in olive color tones. However, it cannot be called monochromatic, due to the presence of yellow spots and black dots. As for the plastron, it is painted gray.

The turtle received such an original name in honor of its discoverer, naturalist Robert Svaino. The turtle is one of the incredibly rare species of reptiles that can only be found in Vietnam and China. It lives in lakes, rivers, fresh water bodies and swamps. It is active throughout the day. Can hunt both day and night. Feeds on: fish, crustaceans, snails, frogs, insects. From plant food consumes hyacinth and rice leaves.

It reproduces by eggs. In one such clutch there are about 130 of them. In the wild it lives for about 100 years.

Currently, the population of these turtles has reached a critical level. This is due to poaching and human encroachment into their natural habitat. In order to prevent the complete extinction of turtles, in 2006 the Americans decided to launch a program for artificial breeding soft-bodied turtles Svaino, living in China. The problem was that only two females were found in the Suzhou and Changsha zoos. Males survived only in Vietnam. Transporting animals from one place to another was too risky. Stress could just kill them. In addition, the age of the females was quite respectful, being about 80 years. In such years, reproduction of offspring already becomes a problem. However, scientists decided to take a risk and transported the female from China to the male in Vietnam. The mating was successful, and a month later the female laid 45 eggs, but all of them were empty. In all likelihood, the reason lies in the serious age of the turtles and the low sperm productivity of the male. All that remains is to hope for a miracle. Otherwise, these unique reptiles will disappear from our planet forever.

For the people of Vietnam, the Svaino turtle is a symbol of the struggle for independence. Here it is considered almost a sacred animal. There is even a legend that says that the turtle is a goddess who has magical power, lives in Hoan Kiem Lake. The Vietnamese worship her religiously. So as not to lose so much forever significant symbol, Vietnamese zoologists are working hard on the problem of breeding Svaino turtles, but so far, to no avail.

No zoologist can give an exact answer to the question of how many animals inhabit our planet. Unfortunately, due to the barbaric attitude towards nature, many invaluable species of animals have already disappeared from the face of the Earth and are forever lost to humanity. Many species are on the verge of extinction. What are the rarest animals on the planet?

Giant soft shell turtle

The largest freshwater turtle. Its weight reaches 200 kg. Most She spends her life buried in the sand, with only the front of her head exposed. Predator. It feeds on mollusks, shrimp, crabs, and small fish. The attack speed of this seemingly clumsy giant is faster than that of a cobra.

Until 2007 it was believed that this type lost forever. But then 4 turtles were found. Two males live in a Vietnamese zoo, one male and a female live in a Chinese zoo. Scientists around the world look at the couple with hope, expecting offspring.

The giant soft-shelled turtle is the rarest animal in the world.

Lived only in China. It was mainly distributed in the Yangtze River, entering the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, and was also seen in Poyang Lake and Dongting Lake.

This graceful animal was not in danger until 1950, but then, due to the stormy economic activity people, its numbers began to decline sharply. By 1980, no more than 400 baiji dolphins remained, in 1997 - 13 individuals, and in 2002 the last male of the Chinese river dolphin.

In 2006, zoological scientists conducted a thorough survey of the dolphin's distribution range, but not a single individual was found, and in August 2007 the species was officially given the status of "extinct". However, at the end of the same 2007, a Chinese photographer was able to capture several of these animals, which created a sensation in scientific world. This fact is even included in the Guinness Book of Records. Today, only 10 Baiji dolphins are known to survive.

This is the rarest bird in the world. Today, only one colony is known in China, which numbers only 17 individuals. In the late 1990s, several chicks from this colony were placed in a nursery in the hope that the birds would begin to breed in captivity. But the red-footed ibises all died. Since then, ecologists have not touched the birds, only protecting them from predators and poachers and monitoring the cleanliness of the habitat of this rarest bird on Earth.

Lives in the Far Eastern taiga forests in Russia, China and North Korea. A total of 68 individuals were registered Far Eastern leopard. The lithe and graceful wild cat is on the brink of extinction. It is extremely difficult to breed it in captivity, since the males Amur leopard extremely picky. They spend a very long time looking at the female and often reject brides.

Who is to blame for the extinction of the Far Eastern leopard? The answer is laconic - a person, the most big threat to all life on Earth.

Another rare bird, endemic to New Zealand. Some ornithologists claim that this parrot is the most ancient bird in the world. The only parrot that is nocturnal, cannot fly, and has a polygamous breeding system (one male and several females). The unique property of kakapo is to emit a strong but pleasant odor, reminiscent of a flower.

Today there are only 70-75 birds in the wild. In captivity they feel good, but do not reproduce. The New Zealand Department of Nature Conservation considers restoration of the population of this unique species one of its main tasks. ancient looking birds

These unique and very rare animals are found only on the island of Java (hence the name). Scientists have determined that their number is no more than 80 individuals. It is extremely difficult to restore the population due to physiological characteristics animals.

This wild cat called the icon of the mountains. Mongols still worship the snow leopard today, considering it a mystical animal. It lives only in Asia; its distribution area in Russia is extremely small - only 3-5% of the total habitat area.

It is extremely difficult to track it in the wild, so it’s difficult to say exactly how many snow leopards wanders the slopes Altai mountains, scientists cannot. According to rough estimates, a little more than a hundred. Such a small number is the result of increased demand for magnificent, very warm and soft snow leopard skins. Fortunately, Snow Leopard breeds well in captivity, so there is hope for a complete restoration of the population.

The story of this bird is amazing. Its habitat is very small. It is found only in the Chatham Archipelago, located south of New Zealand. In 1976, only 7 of these birds remained in the world. New Zealand ornithologist Don Merton carried out a risky and labor-intensive campaign to save these birds from extinction. He removed from the nest fresh eggs petroiki and placed them for another bird to incubate. The female, deprived of clutches, immediately laid new eggs, which the scientist also removed. So in one season we managed to increase the bird population several times. Today there are 200 individuals of this species in the world. rare representative birds

This is the smallest rhinoceros in the world. Today it can only be found in Sumatra, Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. According to environmentalists, their number is 250-280 individuals.

The Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the least studied animals on the planet. In captivity it lives little and does not produce offspring. Therefore, this species can be preserved only by restoring it natural environment habitat and stopping poaching.

The predator previously inhabited almost the entire territory of the United States. He was severely persecuted by the population for attacks on livestock. In 1967, there were no red wolves left in the wild, and 14 individuals lived in captivity. This subspecies was declared endangered, and active efforts began to save it.

Today, all red wolves are descendants of the last 14 predators. There are a total of 280 individuals, 100 of which were released into the wild in the North Carolina area.

The rarest subspecies of gorillas. Today it can only be found in Cameroon and Nigeria (Africa). In total, no more than 300 mammals live in natural conditions. In the limited space of the zoo, river gorillas do not feel well, so the only way To prevent the complete disappearance of the subspecies is the preservation of their natural habitat. To preserve river gorillas, a National Park was created on the border of Nigeria and Cameroon, where 115 animals live.

Beautiful proud cat. At the beginning of the 20th century, these predators almost became extinct. There are only 15 of them left. But the Indian authorities took action, and today there are already 523 Asiatic lions living in the Girsky Nature Reserve. To increase the population, several pairs of animals were transferred to European zoos. Unfortunately, the animals did not survive acclimatization and died. Today, the Asiatic lion lives exclusively in the Indian reserve.

These amazing animals live only in northern Burma. The view was opened quite recently, in 2010. They got their name from their characteristically upturned nostrils. This is the rarest primate species in the world. Their number does not exceed 300 individuals. Breeding in captivity has not yet given the desired results, so the rare monkey faces extinction within the next 20 years.

This unusual animal plows the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It reaches a length of 20 meters, weighs approximately 100 tons, 40% of which is blubber (whale oil), which constitutes a kind of record among cetaceans.

Previously, thousands of right whales swam near the coast. Now, due to hunting, there are no more than three hundred animals left in the whole world. Scientists are making every effort to restore the population, but the number of these marine animals is falling.

Little animal from the order of primates, distributed in Asia. The uniqueness of the animal is that its eyes are the same size as its brain. Its height is only 10-16 cm, and its hind legs are twice as long as its body.

Tarsiers are small predators. They hunt not only insects, but also lizards, snakes, bats and birds.

Their number today does not exceed 400 individuals, which is sad, since babies die very quickly in captivity.

A very rare bird, one of the largest. Previously, the condor was found in the USA and Mexico. In 1987 there was last time recorded in the wild. At that time, 27 birds of this species were kept in captivity. They were placed under enhanced protection, and a population restoration program was launched. Today, the total number of condors is 405 individuals, including 179 birds released into the wild.

Lives exclusively in the forests of Brazil. The last male disappeared from the wild in 2000, but the birds breed well in captivity. Although today there are no more than 500 individuals of the species in the world, a partial restoration of the population is planned by 2050.

A very rare animal. Ecologists note that there are no more than 500-600 individuals of this subspecies left on the entire planet. They differ from other giraffes by special wide patterns on their skin in the form of spots, bordered by solid white stripes with curves. Rothschild's giraffe is also the tallest among its relatives. Its unique difference is the presence of five horns on its head. Two large and noticeable horns are located in the center of the head, a third small horn is located in the center of the forehead, and two more small horns are located behind the ears.

Humanity is obliged to take care of the safety of our planet, its amazing flora and fauna, otherwise irreversible changes will occur in the animal and plant gene pool of the Earth.

The diversity of flora on the planet is impressive, it’s a pity that the number certain types very small.

The International Union of Conservation of Flora and Fauna determined the percentage of endangered species, which amounted to about 40% of the total number of existing animal organisms based on many structural units, spread across globe.

Rothschild's giraffe

Science does not know of cases where mammals reached the size of this giraffe; an adult male is over five meters tall, the female is much shorter, about four and a half. A giraffe weighs about ten tons, and the female weighs a little more than a ton.

It is worth noting that the color of the animals is much brighter, the number of horns is not two, like other representatives of the species, but five. The habitat of animals is East Africa. Environmentalists state that, unfortunately, there are about seven hundred Rothschild giraffes on the planet.

Northern right whale

The northern whale is up to 21 meters long (males) and weighs about one hundred tons. Almost half of the total mass is whale oil. The northern whale lives in the Atlantic Ocean, mostly in the northwest, while in the east it is completely exterminated.

No more than three hundred northern right whales have survived throughout the entire globe. It can currently be found in New England waters and Gulf of Mexico. About three hundred individuals have survived.

White Lion

The species was discovered relatively recently - in 1975. It numbers about three hundred individuals, which now live not in the wild of Africa, but in the conditions necessary for the conservation of the species, which exist in special reserves in South Africa. Length white lion is more than three meters, and the weight can reach 310 kilograms.

White Lion - unique representative cat family

Tonkinese rhinopithecus

You can meet this animal from the order of primates only in the north of Vietnam, next to the Song Koi River. They belong to the monkey family. They live in trees where they create harems. They feed on leaves, bamboo and fruits. TO today Fewer than 250 of them survive. Life expectancy reaches twenty years. Females are capable of giving birth to one baby per year.

Small monkeys are very mobile and deftly climb trees.

Kakapo parrot

The only parrot in the world that has lost the ability to fly in the process of evolution lives in New Zealand. This was probably due to the lack of predators that could harm the parrot. The maximum height from which a bird can glide is 25-30 meters.

The kakapo parrot has a rich green color and silky plumage.

He spends most of the day passively in the nest, and at night he begins to hunt to get food for himself. Kakapo live a long time, on average nine decades. On this moment There are less than a hundred kakapo parrots left.

Tarsier

The animal belongs to the order of primates. Tarsiers existed on the planet 55 million years ago. They have quite funny appearance, big cute eyes, as well as facial wrinkles that allow you to change your facial expression depending on the situation.

Tarsier is one of the few animals that has facial expressions

At the same time, they are very small and fit in the palm of your hand. Tarsiers live in the forests of the Philippine Islands. They spend most of their lives in trees. At night they go out to hunt in search of prey.

Red-footed ibis

Ibis has big size for individuals of its species, reaching 78 cm. The bird has plumage white, which acquires a grayish tint during the breeding season. Previously, the red-footed ibis numbered a huge number of individuals in different countries peace.

The red-footed ibis has a beautiful light orange color.

However, less than twenty individuals have survived to this day, and they are protected from predators and poachers. During the day, the ibis lives in river valleys and rice fields, and at night - in tall trees.

Peters's proboscis blenny

It's hard to say why this animal is called a dog. All that it has in common with the familiar dog is an excellent sense of smell, which helps the small black and orange animal look for opponents on its land, as well as determine where the female is.

Peters' proboscis dog looks more like a mouse

Peters' dog lives in Kenya, Tanzania and the islands close to Tanzania. IN daytime During the day, the dog searches for insects on which it feeds, and at night it rests in small holes, in which it independently makes a nest from branches and grass.

Giant soft shell turtle

A unique species of turtle, which has a few representatives. It is found exclusively in fresh water, and the weight reaches two hundred kilograms. The turtle has no shell, and its body is covered with soft skin, which is unusual for most turtles in the world.

You can barely discern a turtle in this reptile

Snow Leopard

The representative of the cat family has a light gray color and thick fur. They live in the mountains of Asia: in the Himalayas, Tibet and Altai. Leopards have a solitary lifestyle. They feed on goats, roe deer, rams, and deer.

Since 2016, hunting snow leopards has been banned worldwide

The mating season for white leopards occurs in February-March, and they can produce offspring after reaching three to four years of age. The female can give birth twice a year.

No zoologist can give an exact answer to the question of how many animals inhabit our planet. Unfortunately, due to the barbaric attitude towards nature, many invaluable species of animals have already disappeared from the face of the Earth and are forever lost to humanity. Many species are on the verge of extinction. What are the rarest animals on the planet?

Giant soft shell turtle
The largest freshwater turtle. Its weight reaches 200 kg. She spends most of her life buried in the sand, with only the front of her head exposed. Predator. It feeds on mollusks, shrimp, crabs, and small fish. The attack speed of this seemingly clumsy giant is faster than that of a cobra.

Until 2007, it was believed that this species was lost forever. But then 4 turtles were found. Two males live in a Vietnamese zoo, one male and a female live in a Chinese zoo. Scientists around the world look at the couple with hope, expecting offspring.

The giant soft-shelled turtle is the rarest animal in the world.

River chinese dolphin Baiji
Lived only in China. It was mainly distributed in the Yangtze River, entering the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, and was also seen in Poyang Lake and Dongting Lake.

Until 1950, nothing threatened this graceful animal, but then, due to rapid human economic activity, its numbers began to decline sharply. By 1980, no more than 400 baiji dolphins remained, in 1997 - 13 individuals, and in 2002 the last male Chinese river dolphin died.

In 2006, zoological scientists conducted a thorough survey of the dolphin's distribution range, but not a single individual was found, and in August 2007 the species was officially given the status of "extinct". However, at the end of the same 2007, a Chinese photographer was able to capture several of these animals, which created a sensation in the scientific world. This fact is even included in the Guinness Book of Records. Today, only 10 Baiji dolphins are known to survive.

Red-footed ibis
This is the rarest bird in the world. Today, only one colony is known in China, which numbers only 17 individuals. In the late 1990s, several chicks from this colony were placed in a nursery in the hope that the birds would begin to breed in captivity. But the red-footed ibises all died. Since then, ecologists have not touched the birds, only protecting them from predators and poachers and monitoring the cleanliness of the habitat of this rarest bird on Earth.

Far Eastern (Amur) leopard
Lives in the Far Eastern taiga forests in Russia, China and North Korea. A total of 68 Far Eastern leopards have been recorded. The lithe and graceful wild cat is on the brink of extinction. It is extremely difficult to breed in captivity, since male Amur leopards are extremely picky. They spend a very long time looking at the female and often reject brides.

Who is to blame for the extinction of the Far Eastern leopard? The answer is laconic - man is the biggest threat to all life on Earth.

Kakapo parrot
Another rare bird, endemic to New Zealand. Some ornithologists claim that this parrot is the oldest bird in the world. The only parrot that is nocturnal, cannot fly, and has a polygamous breeding system (one male and several females). The unique property of kakapo is to emit a strong but pleasant odor, reminiscent of a flower.

Today there are only 70-75 birds in the wild. In captivity they feel good, but do not reproduce. The New Zealand Department of Conservation considers one of its main tasks to be the restoration of the population of this unique ancient bird species.

Javan rhinoceros
These unique and very rare animals are found only on the island of Java (hence the name). Scientists have determined that their number is no more than 80 individuals. It is extremely difficult to restore the population due to the physiological characteristics of the animals.

Snow leopard. Snow Leopard
This wild cat is called the icon of the mountains. Mongols still worship the snow leopard today, considering it a mystical animal. It lives only in Asia; its distribution area in Russia is extremely small - only 3-5% of the total habitat area.

It is extremely difficult to track it in the wild, so scientists cannot say exactly how many snow leopards roam the slopes of the Altai Mountains. According to rough estimates, a little more than a hundred. Such a small number is the result of increased demand for magnificent, very warm and soft snow leopard skins. Fortunately, the snow leopard reproduces well in captivity, so there is hope for a full recovery of the population.

Chatham petroica
The story of this bird is amazing. Its habitat is very small. It is found only in the Chatham Archipelago, located south of New Zealand. In 1976, only 7 of these birds remained in the world. New Zealand ornithologist Don Merton carried out a risky and labor-intensive campaign to save these birds from extinction. He removed fresh petroica eggs from the nest and placed them for another bird to incubate. The female, deprived of clutches, immediately laid new eggs, which the scientist also removed. So in one season we managed to increase the bird population several times. Today there are 200 individuals of this rare bird in the world.

Sumatran rhinoceros
This is the smallest rhinoceros in the world. Today it can only be found in Sumatra, Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. According to environmentalists, their number is 250-280 individuals.

The Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the least studied animals on the planet. In captivity it lives little and does not produce offspring. Therefore, this species can only be preserved by restoring its natural habitat and stopping poaching.

Red wolf
The predator previously inhabited almost the entire territory of the United States. He was severely persecuted by the population for attacks on livestock. In 1967, there were no red wolves left in the wild, and 14 individuals lived in captivity. This subspecies was declared endangered, and active efforts began to save it.

Today, all red wolves are descendants of the last 14 predators. There are a total of 280 individuals, 100 of which were released into the wild in the North Carolina area.

River gorilla
The rarest subspecies of gorillas. Today it can only be found in Cameroon and Nigeria (Africa). In total, no more than 300 mammals live in natural conditions. In the limited space of the zoo, river gorillas do not feel well, so the only way to prevent the complete extinction of the subspecies is to preserve their natural habitat. To preserve river gorillas, a National Park was created on the border of Nigeria and Cameroon, where 115 animals live.

Asiatic lion
Beautiful proud cat. At the beginning of the 20th century, these predators almost became extinct. There are only 15 of them left. But the Indian authorities took action, and today there are already 523 Asiatic lions living in the Girsky Nature Reserve. To increase the population, several pairs of animals were transferred to European zoos. Unfortunately, the animals did not survive acclimatization and died. Today, the Asiatic lion lives exclusively in the Indian reserve.

Burmese snub-nosed monkey
These amazing animals live only in northern Burma. The view was opened quite recently, in 2010. They got their name from their characteristically upturned nostrils. This is the rarest primate species in the world. Their number does not exceed 300 individuals. Breeding in captivity has not yet given the desired results, so the rare monkey faces extinction within the next 20 years.

Northern smooth whale
This unusual animal plows the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It reaches a length of 20 meters, weighs approximately 100 tons, 40% of which is blubber (whale oil), which constitutes a kind of record among cetaceans.

Previously, thousands of right whales swam near the coast. Now, due to hunting, there are no more than three hundred animals left in the whole world. Scientists are making every effort to restore the population, but the number of these marine animals is falling.

Tarsier
A small animal from the order of primates is common in Asia. The uniqueness of the animal is that its eyes are the same size as its brain. Its height is only 10-16 cm, and its hind legs are twice as long as its body.

Tarsiers are small predators. They hunt not only insects, but also lizards, snakes, bats and birds.

Their number today does not exceed 400 individuals, which is sad, since babies die very quickly in captivity.

California condor
A very rare bird, one of the largest. Previously, the condor was found in the USA and Mexico. It was last recorded in the wild in 1987. At that time, 27 birds of this species were kept in captivity. They were placed under enhanced protection, and a population restoration program was launched. Today, the total number of condors is 405 individuals, including 179 birds released into the wild.

Blue macaw parrot
Lives exclusively in the forests of Brazil. The last male disappeared from the wild in 2000, but the birds breed well in captivity. Although today there are no more than 500 individuals of the species in the world, a partial restoration of the population is planned by 2050.

Rothschild's giraffe
A very rare animal. Ecologists note that there are no more than 500-600 individuals of this subspecies left on the entire planet. They differ from other giraffes by special wide patterns on their skin in the form of spots, bordered by solid white stripes with curves. Rothschild's giraffe is also the tallest among its relatives. Its unique difference is the presence of five horns on its head. Two large and noticeable horns are located in the center of the head, a third small horn is located in the center of the forehead, and two more small horns are located behind the ears.

Humanity is obliged to take care of the safety of our planet, its amazing flora and fauna, otherwise irreversible changes to the animal and plant gene pool of the Earth are coming.