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 © Naturepl.com/ Andy Rouse / WWF-Canon/© Naturepl.com/ Andy Rouse / WWF-Canon Thu, Jan 5, 2012 6:31 PM EST

Snow Leopard – There are up to 6,000 snow leopards in the wild across 12 countries, but its numbers are gradually declining, with hunting and habitat loss just some of the reasons that it is endangered. World Wildlife Fund has put together a top 10 list of endangered species to be on the look-out for in 2012. © Naturepl.com/ Andy Rouse / WWF-Canon

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Snow Leopard – There are up to 6,000 snow leopards in the wild across 12 countries, but its numbers are gradually declining, with hunting and habitat loss just some of the reasons that it is endangered. World Wildlife Fund has put together a top 10 list of endangered species to be on the look-out for in 2012. © Naturepl.com/ Andy Rouse / 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