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Top 10 Of The Most Endangered Animals In Borneo


The Borneo rainforest is one of the most beautiful forests in the world. It is also one of the world's last true wildernesses.


The Borneo rainforest is a stunning ecosystem full of life found nowhere else in the world - from unique and beautiful plant species to wild animals, the Borneo rainforest is a magical place that is full of fascinating and beautiful animals.


When you see the beauty of the Borneo rainforest and the forest's animals, you can't help but fall in love with it.


Sadly today though, many of the Borneo rainforests animals are now endangered, and therefore, as a result, they are at risk of becoming extinct. These beautiful animals are at risk of extinction due to things like deforestation and habitat loss.


There is more beauty to be found in keeping forests like the Borneo rainforest standing than there is losing it to deforestation. Let's look at the top 10 most endangered animals in the Borneo rainforest.

#10 Muller's Gibbon


From Wiki: Muller's Gibbon

The Muller's Gibbon is found in Borneo. Today, Muller's Gibbon's are endangered and are found in places like national parks in Borneo.


#9 Bornean Water Shrew


Borneo Sunset

Borean Water Shrews are found in river ecosystems in Borneo. Today, these cute animals are an endangered species.


#8 Bornean Orangutan


Orangutans

Bornean orangutans are one of the three Orangutan species found in the wild today. They are found on the island of Borneo and are critically endangered today.


#7 Bornean Flat-Headed Frog


Borneo Jungle

The Bornean Flat-Headed Frog is a frog that is found in Borneo. These cute frogs are critically endangered today.


#6 Bornean Rainbow Toad


Borneo

The Bornean Rainbow Frog is an endangered species. They were rediscovered in 2011 after 87 years of not being seen.


#5 Borneo Bay Cat


From Wiki: Borneo Bay Cat

Borneo Bay Cats are an endangered species today. Borneo Bay Cats are thought to be one of the world's rarest cats today, it is estimated that there are only around 2,200 Borneo Bay Cats in the wild today.


#4 Bornean Peacock Pheasant


From Wiki: Bornean Peacock Pheasant

The Bornean Peacock Pheasant is an endangered species today. They live in the forests of Borneo. It is estimated that there are only between 600 to 1,700 of them remaining today.


#3 Painted Terrapin


From Wiki: Painted Terrapin

Painted Terrapins are a species of turtle that is critically endangered today which are found on Borneo.


#2 Bornean Banded Langur ( also known as Sarawak Surili)


From Wiki: Bornean Banded Langur

The Bornean Banded Langur is a primate that is found in Borneo. They are critically endangered today and only have between 200 to 500 left today.


#1 Sunda Pangolin


From Wiki: Sunda Pangolin

Sunda Pangolins are critically endangered today.


Sunda Pangolins are one of the world's most trafficked animals - pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammal. They are also one of the world's rarest animals.



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