World's most endangered species

World Wildlife Fund has published a top ten list of endangered species, which includes the Tasmanian devil, Javan rhinoceros, and the Asian elephant. Twenty-five species of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal trafficking. Help protect their future by visiting WWF to see what you can do to make a difference for our planet.

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Photo By © Carlos Drews / WWF-Canon/© Carlos Drews / WWF-Canon Thu, Jan 5, 2012 6:31 PM EST

Leatherback turtle – The leatherback turtle has survived for more than a hundred million years, but is now facing extinction. Recent estimates of numbers show that this species is declining precipitously throughout its range. World Wildlife Fund has put together a top 10 list of endangered species to be on the look-out for in 2012. © Carlos Drews / WWF-Canon

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Leatherback turtle – The leatherback turtle has survived for more than a hundred million years, but is now facing extinction. Recent estimates of numbers show that this species is declining precipitously throughout its range. World Wildlife Fund has put together a top 10 list of endangered species to be on the look-out for in 2012. © Carlos Drews / WWF-Canon

Help protect their future by visiting www.WorldWildlife.org/how to see what you can do to make a difference for our planet. less