We hear about pandas and tigers. But what about the Madagascar pochard? It’s a diving duck that was thought extinct for years.
Then, in 2006, they found a tiny pocket of them. Like finding a lost sock in the laundry—but much more thrilling. There are only about 25 adults left.
Or the saola. It’s called the “Asian unicorn” because it’s so rare. It was only discovered in 1992. And we’re still not sure how many exist.
Probably fewer than 100. They live in the mountains of Laos and Vietnam. They’re shy, graceful, and hanging on by a thread.
Why Are They in Trouble? (Spoiler: It’s Usually Us)
I hate to break it to you, but we’re the main character in this tragedy. Habitat loss is a big one—think logging, farming, and building roads right through their homes.
Poaching for horns, skins, or “traditional medicine” is another. And climate change? That’s the final boss of awful.
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It’s like we’re playing a game of Jenga with the planet. And we keep pulling out the bottom blocks.
