The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It has a heart the size of a VW beetle. The blue whale is at the top of the food chain. Climate change, habitat loss, and ship strikes are all threats to its survival. Pan Troglodytes (Chimpanzee)
The chimpanzee is the human’s closest cousin. They have already disappeared completely from four countries. Poaching and disease are two very big threats.
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis)
Black Rhinos are virtually living fossils. Their protection creates large blocks of land for conservation purposes, which benefits many other animals (including elephants). Because landless people have invaded their territory, there is an increased risk of poaching. One major