A Rare Animal in The World
Due to uncontrolled logging and wild hunting, many extinct animals. This problem is not only happening in Indonesia, but also around the world.
Quoted from the National Geographic page, the following 9 animals are already the most rare on earth.
Sumatran Rhinoceros
Sumatran rhinos are now increasingly difficult to find. The total population of this animal species is now less than 275 birds. Just like other types of rhinoceroses, this species of horned rhinoceros is also a target for hunting. Hunters eyeing a beautiful rhinoceros horn for commodity merchandise or just a collection of objects.Western Lowland gorilla
According to the survey, since the 1980s, the hunting of gorilla species is increasing. Worse, illegal hunting for commercial purposes is even higher than the spread of the Ebola virus in Africa.
Mountain pygmy possum
These animals are native to Australia. These mammals live in mountainous regions.
Unfortunately, small animals resembling these rodents are increasingly small due to the destruction of native habitats for building projects and ski resorts.Filipino Crocodile
These crocodiles include freshwater crocodiles. Usually these wild animals live in habitats such as ponds, lakes or in other watery places and are surrounded by rice fields.
These animals are also threatened with extinction due to clay hunting and fishing behavior using dynamite.
5.Sumatran Orangutan
This native Indonesian animal is indeed a species of tree dweller. They usually live by hanging from one tree to another. But the habitat began to diminish as the herbs and livestock trees had been cut down by irresponsible people.
The number of orangutans is now decreasing by 80 percent in the last 75 years. 2013 data show orangutans in the wild only around 7300.
- Nothern bald ibis
In 2002, this ibis bird was rediscovered in the Syrian region near Palmira. This bird habitat is damaged by wild hunting.
According to Turkish legend, this bird is one of the first birds released by Noah from his ark. This bird is considered a symbol of fertility.
- Black Eyed Tree Frog
Researchers estimate that this frog species will be reduced by 80 percent again within 10 years. This frog is native to Mexico and South America.
This frog is becoming extinct due to environmental damage and the presence of chytridiomycosis fungal infections. This fungus infects and kills amphibians.
8.Lord howe island stick insect
Initially this animal was considered extinct around the 1920s. This assumption is destroyed due to the attack of mice that destroy all these insects.
But in 2001, the species was re-discovered about 22 km from Lord Howe Island.
- White antelope
In the year 2013, researchers say the population of this white antelope is only 300 tails. The population is reduced due to hunting, drought and stress due to tourists. If it used to be this animal can be found throughout Africa, but only can be found in Nigeria.