16 Most Endangered Species in the World on the Brink of Extinction

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11. Sumatran Elephant

Scientific Name: Elephas maximus sumatranus

Habitat: Broadleaf moist tropical forests

Native Countries: Borneo and Sumatra

Threats: Habitat degradation, poaching for their ivory, poisoning and habitat reduction.

Population: 2,400 – 2,800

 

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