On the Verge of Disappearance: A Quiz on Critically Endangered Species

Poaching for their horns, which are highly valued in traditional medicine, is the primary cause of the decline in Sumatran Rhino populations.

Poaching for its horn, which is believed to have medicinal properties, is the primary threat to the survival of the Javan Rhinoceros.

The Mountain Gorilla is the largest living primate, known for its majestic size and critically endangered status due to habitat loss and poaching.

The Amur Leopard primarily inhabits temperate forests, particularly in the remote and rugged regions of the Russian Far East and Northeast China.

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is known for its exceptional diving abilities, reaching depths of over 1,000 meters, and its long migrations across vast oceans.

The Vaquita porpoise is critically endangered primarily due to bycatch in fishing nets, particularly in gillnets used for catching shrimp and fish.

The Cross River Gorilla primarily inhabits montane forests, specifically in the mountainous regions of Cameroon and Nigeria.

Poaching for its horn, which is highly valued in traditional medicine and illegal wildlife trade, is the primary threat to the survival of the Black Rhino.

The Markhor, known for its distinctive spiral-shaped horns and its ability to climb trees, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.