11 Wild Animal Species You Never Knew Were Endangered

Orangutans

There are two species of orangutans: Bornean, ones that prefer the ground over the trees, and Sumatran, which have longer facial hair and develop closer bonds with each other. A century ago, their global population was more than 230,000. Now there are about 104,700 Bornean (endangered status), 7,500 Sumatran (critically endangered status), and only 800 Tapanuli orangutans left. But there is still hope  because these 12 endangered baby animals are making a comeback in the world!

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