Apr 16, 2025
Countless people around the world take animals for granted. For many, animals are just scary creatures who should not be messed with and should be left in their limited habitats. And in this process, some animals have become so rare that even their sightings have become unique
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Saola, also called ‘Asian Unicorn’, is one of the rarest animals on Earth. The few sightings of the Saola have been in Laos and Vietnam, and it looks kind of like a cross between a deer and an antelope, just with straighter horns.
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One of the smallest porpoises in the world, the Vaquita is a rare to spot beauty in the wild waters. They have a small body, a round face, and small fins. According to numerous reports, there are less than 15 Vaquitas left today.
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Unlike most leopards, the Amur Leopard lives in cold, snowy forests and is one of the rarest big cats in the world. It has a beautiful thick fur that helps it survive harsh winters, and they have beautiful blue-brown eyes too.
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One of the most unique crocodile species, the Gharial, too, is a rare sight. It is known for its long and thin snout, and the sharp teeth that hide behind.
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The Tapanuli orangutan is found in a small area of Indonesia, and is one of the most unique orangutan species. They have beard-like fur on their chin, and a wise, full of wisdom look on their faces.
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A tortoise species native to Madagascar, the Ploughshare is known for its golden, star-patterned shell. It’s one of the rarest tortoises on Earth, and have rather unique shells that aren’t easy to spot.
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Addax is another unique and rare animal that has become difficult to spot. Addax is also known as white antelope and can survive in extreme heat regions.
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The Javan rhino is one of the rarest large mammals in the world with reports saying that only 50-70 Javan rhinos remain in the wild.
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The Hainan gibbon is a small ape that is only found on the Hainan island of China. It is a small primate with a unique white and black colour on its body, thick and soft fur, and a unique swinging style.
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A species which is functionally extinct is the northern white rhino. There are only two white rhinos left, both females, and live under constant protection in Kenya.
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