2007-06-23 12:19:02 · 14 answers · asked by carpe-diem 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
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2007-06-23 12:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Northern White Rhinos and Amur Leopards probably take the cake on that one.
Overall there are many species that are extremely close to extinction but only for certain areas and not overall. For example Brown Bears are almost extinct (less than 40 left) in the Alps, but clearly Brown Bears are not almost extinct as a whole species.
To the person who said Yangtze River Dolphins... too late one that one, they believe they went extinct the end of last year.
To the person who said Manatees, not close on that one either. They are even looking and have proposed to move the West Indian Manatee from endangered to threatened since they have made such a good come back.
2007-06-23 12:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by The Cheshire 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmm.. According to this page:
http://www.edgeofexistence.org/species/top_100.asp
It's the Yangtze River dolphin, and the site also lists more endangered species.
2007-06-23 12:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stellar's Sea Cow. Presumed extinct.
2007-06-23 12:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a giant Pinta tortoise in the Galapagos named Lonesome George - the last of his kind.
2007-06-23 12:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on wether you are a member of that species but I'll put in a vote for the blackfooted ferret.
2007-06-23 16:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by cold_fearrrr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think there are a few species that are in that category. The Manatee's, Loggerhead turtles, Giant Panda's.
2007-06-23 12:24:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
White people.
2007-06-23 12:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-06-23 12:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brian Myers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intelligent youth in America.
2007-06-23 12:22:26 · answer #10 · answered by nuggytbok 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋