Wildlife plays a very significant role by harmonizing the environment. Different species of animals, from large to small are almost extinct. Illegal trade of animals is happening everywhere in the world, and its value is roughly 7-23 billion US dollars.
Between the year 2013 and 2016, nearly 20 tons of Pangolin scales are held from prohibited shipment in Africa. If no action is taken against this illegal poaching, these precious animals will disappear from the face of this earth. Below is a list of top ten animals that are almost extinct.
Hawksbill Turtle
They have pointed, and narrow beaks with a distinctive shape of overlapping scales on the shell that form a saw like look on the edges thus making them precious in the markets. They are found primarily all over the tropical oceans, mostly in coral reefs. The primary threat to these magnificent creatures is the unintended internment in fishing nets and over-exploitation by humans because of their beautiful shell and their meat. Also, their eggs are a delicacy to many people.
They also die because of habitat loss. Because of the decline in the coral reefs mainly due to destruction by humans. Several international treaties and agreements along with national laws protect the Hawksbill Turtle. Records in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species forbids the trade of this turtle. It is also categorized as critically endangered by The World Conservation Union. The population of this turtle is also monitored regularly by the National Marine Fisheries services.
