Species closest to extinction

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The groups identified the species on Sept. 11, 2012, in a report presented to a global conservation forum on the southern South Korean island of Jeju. The species live in 48 countries and include the Tarzan's chameleon, the spoon-billed sandpiper and the pygmy three-toed sloth. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits. Experts say that focused conservation efforts can prevent the species' extinction in almost all cases. Zoological Society of London

Antilophia Bokermanni (Northern Brazil)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Rhinopithecus Avunculus (Vietnam)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Heteromirafa Sidamoensis (South Asia)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Santamartamys Rufodorsalis (Colombia)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Psammobates Geometricus (South Africa)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Beatragus Hunteri (East Africa)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Brachyteles Hypoxanthus (Brazil)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Cryptotis Nelsoni (Eastern Mexico)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Lophura Edwardsi (Vietnam)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Madagascar Pochard (Madagascar)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Aphanius Transgrediens (Turkey)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Diceros Sumatrensis (Sumatra, Indonesia)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Ardeotis Nigriceps (India/Pakistan)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Eurynorhynchus Pygmeus (East Asia)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Bradypus Pygmaeus (Panama)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Cavia Intermedia (Brazil)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Calumma Tarzan (Madagascar)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Coleura Seychellensis (Seychelles)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Atelopus Balios (Ecuador)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Neurergus Kaiseri (Zagros Mountains, Iran)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Salanoia Durrelli (Madagascar)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Cercopithecus Roloway (West Africa)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Diomedea Amsterdamensis (Amsterdam Island, Indian Ocean)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Cyclura Collei (Jamaica)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Discoglossus Nigriventer (Lake Hula, Israel)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Heleophryne Rosei (Table Mountain, South Africa)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Hibiscadelphus Woodii (Kauai, Hawaii)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Leiopelma Archeyii (New Zealand)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Actinote Zikani (Brazil)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Lithobates Sevosus (Mississippi, U.S.)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Prolemur Simus (Madagascar)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Rhinoceros Sondaicus (South-east Asia)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Sterna Bernsteini (Eastern China)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Scaturiginichthys Vermeilipinnis (Australia)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Tokudaia Muenninki (Okinawa Island, Japan)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Telmatobufo Bullocki (Arauco Province, Chile)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Trigonostigma Somphongsi (Thailand)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Valencia Letourneuxi (Albania/Greece)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Zaglossus Attenboroughi (Papua New Guinea)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Antisolabis Seychellensis (Mah

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Hucho Perryi (Hokkaido Island, Japan)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Erythrina Schliebenii (Tanzania)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Ficus Katendei (Uganda)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Tahina Spectabilis (Madagascar)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Euphorbia Tanaensis (Australia/Oceania)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Risiocnemis Seidenschwarzi (Philippines)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Rosa Arabica (Egypt)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Eleocarpus Bojeri (Mauritius)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Dendrophylax Fawcettii (Cayman Islands)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Nepenthes Attenboroughii (Palawan Island, Philippines)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Rhizanthella Gardneri (Western Australia)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Callitriche Pulchra (Northern Europe)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Dioscorea Strydomiana (South Africa)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Dombeya Mauritian (Mauritius)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Psiadia Cataractae (Mauritius)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Bazzania Bhutanica (Bhutan)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Cryptomyces Maximus (Northern Europe)

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Dipterocarpus Lamellatus (Borneo)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.

Voanioala Gerardii (Madagascar)

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International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them. The Zoological Society of London and the International Union for Conservation of Nature fear the 100 species will die out because they don't provide humans with obvious benefits.