10 of the World's Most Endangered Animals in 2022

Staggering Decline of Javan Rhinos and Other Critically Endangered Species

Once found throughout South-East Asia, Javan rhinos have suffered a staggering decline in their numbers due to hunting and habitat destruction. The IUCN classifies nearly 4000 species as critically endangered, meaning they face such severe threats that they could soon become extinct.

Top 10 Critically Endangered Species:

• Silky Sifaka (Propithecus candidus): Fewer than 1000 still alive
• Amur Leopard: Between 2014 and 2015, only around 84 individuals were estimated to be left in the wild