It is a harsh reality but the extinction of the species continues to be constant due to human intervention . Today's society still needs a greater ecological awareness to understand that animals that today are considered "everyday" or common, are each day closer to disappearing.

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) carries a strict count on the species that are in danger. It gives sane to this foundation, these are the beautiful specimens that the human species is risking and whose beauty could appear only in the books of history and zoology in the near future:

1 Leopard of the Amur (Panthera pardus orientalis)

When speaking of leopards it is common to think of those who are in Africa, but their "brothers" in the far east Russian have also managed to adapt in that land. Sadly, still far from the popular hunt, there are just over 84 specimens in the Oblást de Amur.

Its beautiful skin makes it a quoted piece among clandestine collectors, who can pay up to $ 1,000 USD for an original assembled piece. On the other hand, they are also often hunted down and trafficked to serve as "pets" to the most "wealthy" customers around the world.

2 Malay tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni)

This tiger was classified as "Indonesian" until the study of its DNA in 2004 confirmed that it was a subspecies. Its scientific name owes it to Peter Jackson, who in addition to being a great director is an activist committed to the conservation of tigers.

Currently there are only between 250 and 340 copies. The reasons for its extinction are closely related to those of the Amur Leopard (skin trafficking and quotation).

3 Vaquita marina

This species is only found in Mexican coasts and there are around 30 specimens. Unfortunately, its extinction is almost a fact, since the Mexican government has communicated the enormous investment required for its reserves.

With so few specimens and being such a hidden species, the efforts to protect it are considerably superior to those made with other species.

Ironically, the main cause of their extinction is that they are indirect victims of totoaba fishing.

4 Black rhinoceros (Diceros biscornis)

In social networks it was speculated at the beginning of the year about the definitive extinction of this mammal. There are still between 5,000 and 5,400 specimens, but illegal hunting due to their quoted horns used for witchcraft rituals and alternative medicine puts them in constant danger.

5 Bornean Orangutan

The population of this species has been reduced by more than 50% in only 60 years. The appropriation of its habitat on the part of the human being and the occasional hunt for the consumption of its meat, makes that at present there are only 104 thousand 700 specimens.

6 African painted dog (Lycaon pictus)

Only about 6,600 specimens of this species are listed today. They are usually victims of pests that invade their habitat when it is appropriated by humans, or they are usually accidental hunting targets.

The disappearance of these animals would also imply changes in the flora in which they cohabit. Urgent and pertinent actions are required. We can all do our bit to consume socially responsible products and encourage friendly tourism.