10 Rarest Animals Found On Earth!

10. The Mystical White Deer From the mystical white deer to the legendary black lion, plus some totally bizarre animals you've probably never seen before, here are 10 of the rarest animals on Earth. 10. The Mystical White Deer At the Seneca Army Depot in New York, you'll find one of the most beautiful deer in the world, the albino white-tailed deer. This is the only place on Earth with a concentrated population of albino white-tailed deer. These deer are usually brown in color, but the ones at this old Army Depot lack all pigmentation. This means they're completely white and have extremely pink eyes. While they are normally found in nature only rarely, they've managed to increase their numbers throughout the last 60 years thanks to living in a protected environment. So far as the story goes, a few wild white-tailed deer got caught within the fence perimeter when the Army Depot was built back in 1941. Because of the fence, these deer were isolated from predators and from hunters. The first white deer were spotted in 1949, and after that, their population began to increase. This was thanks to protection from the United States Army. Because the white deer were all breeding with each other, they ended up creating more and more of them. At one time, out of the 800 deer inside the perimeter of the Depot, 200 of them were white. However, in recent years, the total population has begun to decline. Hopefully, the wildlife will remain protected inside of the now-decommissioned Depot, which has since been turned into something of a wildlife refuge. But this will likely depend on funding by local government and how much anyone actually cares about preserving their lives. 9. Hector's Dolphin Most people probably think that all dolphins are the same, but that's not the case. There are many different species and subspecies of dolphins and porpoises, which are also not the same animal. But out of all the different kinds of dolphins in the world, Hector's dolphins are the smallest and rarest. These dolphins have distinct facial markings that separate them from other dolphins. They also have a dorsal fin that many people think is shaped kind of like Mickey Mouse's ear. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, there are only about 7,000 Hector's dolphins left in the wild, making them super rare. But there's actually a subspecies of Hector's dolphin, known as Maui's Dolphin, which have an even smaller population of less than 60. These amazing sea animals are only found in the coastal waters near New Zealand's North Island. The big issue for these animals is that they live too close to the shore. While this would have been fine 2,000 years ago, there's too much industry set up all along the edges of the island, and because these are coastal dolphins, they're constantly under threat from boats, nets, and a disgusting amount of pollution. In all likelihood, the Hector's dolphin will be gone in just a few years, even though New Zealand is trying to set up a protected corridor. Have you ever seen a dolphin in the wild? Where was it? Sometimes people mistake a pod of dolphins for a couple of feisty sharks. Tell me about your dolphin-spotting experience in the comments below. Then be sure to subscribe if you haven't already for more incredible videos right here on World List. 8. Black Lion Get ready to have all your dreams crushed. The legendary black lion is a myth, and any photo you see online of a lion that's completely black is just nonsense trolling. There's no such thing as a black lion. The absolute closest thing to a black lion in the animal world is the Ethiopian lion, which has the blackest mane of any lion on Earth. They're the darkest and arguably the most gorgeous lion in the world, but they're far from being jet black. In fact, if you look at the images being thrown around the internet of the black lion, you can see pretty clearly that they've been painted black by some kind of prankster using photo editing. The image of the black lion standing in the middle of the savannah is just an ordinary African lion. The other image that you might have seen of the black lion lounging on the grass between some rocks is a real-life white lion just painted black. White lions are about as rare as any other albino creature, and that should be the real story here. White lions are amazing, but unfortunately, I'm stuck debunking the story of pure black lions. Sorry everyone, but these animals just don't exist. They don't. 7. The Northern Darwin's Frog The Northern Darwin's Frog is not only one of the rarest amphibians in the world, but it's also one of the weirdest things to try and look at. There's no denying that this frog is exceptionally ugly, but it's actually a great parent. This is one of only two frogs on the planet that cares for its young inside of its mouth. This is known as mouth brooding, and it means that after the females lay her eggs and the tadpoles begin to wriggle inside of their egg capsules, the male will swallow them into his vocal sac. The tadpoles will then stay inside of the vocal sac until they've formed much of their anatomy. After, the male frog will carry them to an ideal spot in a nearby stream and release them into the wild. It's a pretty incredible process. According to Edge of Existence, this frog has been around for probably 40 million years, and then us humans killed it. Even though it's listed as critically endangered, it's very likely extinct. Nobody has spotted one of these frogs since 1981. It was likely driven into the great abyss because of climate change and habitat loss. This is because of the pine plantations that have risen in much of Chile, destroying the habitat of many animals. 6. Chinese Giant Salamander Most of us have probably seen a salamander while wandering through the woods or digging in the garden. But I guarantee that you've never seen the Chinese Giant Salamander. This salamander can grow to be roughly 6 feet in length. People have referred to it as a living fossil because the giant salamander has watched dinosaurs come and go. As of right now, it's the biggest amphibian on our planet. It's also one of three giant salamander species left, all of which came from other kinds of amphibians from the Jurassic era roughly 170 million years ago. The Japanese Giant Salamander is still around, but it's a bit smaller. Then there is the North American Hellbender Salamander, but it only grows to be about 28 inches. The Chinese Giant Salamander lives mostly underwater in streams and rivers, absorbing all of the oxygen it needs through its skin. And even though this is such a remarkable animal and one of the very few giant species left on Earth from before the last ice age, it's been hunted to the point of extinction by the people in China. This is depressing because for thousands of years, the giant salamander was revered and avoided thanks to local legends. But then in the 1970s, when everyone started eating exotic meat and killing everything on a massive scale, the giant salamander went into decline, and it's now at the point of extinction. And this is a big bummer, not only because the Chinese Giant Salamander is so cool, but also because they live to be over 60 years old. The San Diego Zoo claims they have the longest lifespan out of any amphibian living on Earth right now. 5. Philippine Crocodile The Philippine Crocodile is arguably the rarest crocodile in the world. It's definitely not an animal you're going to find crawling up your driveway. At one point, the Philippine Crocodile was extremely prevalent all throughout the Philippines, but now it only lives on a few remote islands. It's also considered critically endangered, which is the last step before being extinct in the wild, which inevitably leads to full extinction. According to information from the National Zoo, there are only about 100 Philippine Crocodiles left in the wild, and that's definitely not a good thing, especially since these animals are so interesting. The Philippine Crocodile is one of the smallest crocodilian species. They aren't that terrifying, and they have an abnormally long snout for a crocodile. The males will only grow to be about 10 feet, with females being much smaller. And like other crocs, they eat whatever they can get their greedy jaws on. They also don't lay very many eggs. The female will only lay between 7 and 30 eggs, and it takes 85 days for the eggs to incubate and hatch. This species of crocodile is so rare that scientists can't even agree on an average lifespan. It's generally accepted they live between 70 and 80 years, but nobody really knows for sure. Unlike American Crocodiles that have been studied endlessly, the Philippine Crocodile has lived most of its existence in seclusion, and soon, they might not be living at all. 4. Chicoan Pecary The Chicoan Pecary is basically a pig, but it's far more interesting than any pig you've ever seen. These pig-like mammals are covered in bristly hair, they have extremely tough snouts, and they even come equipped with tusks that they can use for crushing seeds and slicing up plants. What's really interesting about these strange animals is that they give off the most abhorrent musky odor you've ever smelled. They truly do stink. And they also live in South America, primarily in the Grand Chico region. The Chicoan Pecary is the largest and rarest of all the Pecary species. They're labeled as endangered by the IUCN, but aren't yet disappeared from the world. If you're traveling through South America, you've likely seen some of these weird pig monsters at a local zoo, or even scurrying through the brush in a few places where they still roam. And if you were wondering about the terrible smell they emit, it comes from their back. They literally ooze a terrible stink that helps them be identified by other Pecary that they know, and to mark their territory. These piggies spend most of their time eating roots and flowers and wandering around in herds of up to 10. 3. Rondo Dwarf Gallego The Rondo Dwarf Gallego is pretty similar to a sugar glider, or at least in appearance. The Gallego is actually a type of primate which lives in coastal Tanzania. This little monster is incredibly adorable, and it's also extremely rare. It's listed in the world's 25 most endangered primates, and it was only first described in 1996. We've not even known about this animal for 30 years, and it's already on its way to extinction. For a primate, the Gallego is incredibly small. A single Gallego only weighs 2 ounces and spends most of its time hanging out in the trees, nesting during the daytime, and eating insects whenever it feels so inclined. The reason the Gallego is so rare now is because of the agricultural encroachment in Tanzania, and also because of logging and charcoal manufacturing. If these animals do eventually perish, it's a huge disaster for science. These little primates are helping scientists to understand the gap between rodents, primitive primates, and higher primates like humans and chimpanzees. They're a crucial step in the evolutionary process, and we need to do much more studying to connect all the dots. Currently, the Rondo Dwarf Gallego is stuck in eight different isolated patches of forest, and that's not good. It's basically like these primates are living in eight different apartment buildings inside of a complex that is slowly being demolished. But out of all the rare animals in the world, the Gallego is beyond a doubt the absolute cutest. It has pointy ears, big black eyes, and a long, fuzzy tail. 2. Cuban Greater Funnel-Eared Bats Like it or not, it's time to talk about bats. And yes, bats are horrifying. I don't know about you, but they've ruined every cave expedition I've ever gone on. They'll poop on your head. They carry some of the worst diseases ever. Bats also take the blame for starting the 2020 coronavirus in the first place. But they're still animals, and they're endlessly fascinating. And one of the most fascinating of all is a breed of bats in Cuba, currently labeled as the rarest bats in the entire world. This whole species is confined to just one cave. It's even worse than the situation with the primates in the jungle of South America. These bats are known as the Cuban Greater Funnel-Eared Bats, and they are in desperate need of conservation. A recent expedition into the cave in western Cuba has revealed that there are only around 750 of these bats left, and they're all just inside that one cave. Imagine how cramped they must feel! What's really fascinating is that these bats were already declared extinct. They weren't rediscovered until 1992 inside their final cave. Fossils discovered in the region, all across Cuba and in the Bahamas, suggest that the bats were widespread around 11,000 years ago. But for whatever reason, they've been pushed back into this final sanctuary. Whether or not they'll survive the next 100 years is anyone's guess. 1. CROSS RIVER GORILLA Gorillas have been on every poster for extinction since forever. And just like orangutans, gorillas are getting rarer and rarer by the year. Particularly, the Cross River Gorilla is one of the rarest subspecies currently under threat. They're labeled critically endangered, and according to the World Wildlife Foundation, have been scattered into about 11 groups across the rainforests of Cameroon and Nigeria. While this may sound like a large area, it's only about twice the size of Rhode Island. There are between 200 and 300 Cross River Gorillas living in this tiny area in their own little family units. And yes, they are directly encroached upon by humans and poachers. And considering the volatility of the zone where they live, there's not a whole lot to stop them from being targeted. The loss of even one gorilla has a domino effect that ripples through the population, and it's only a matter of time before the rarest gorilla of them all becomes a memory. And this is pretty depressing, but there is hope. There are efforts to protect these incredibly rare gorillas. We can only hope that it works, and we can only hope it works. Or if we're lucky, maybe the gorillas will evolve extremely quickly and become humans in the next maybe 10 years. That's probably unlikely, but it's still a nice thought. Then again, maybe we can give gorillas all the jobs we don't want and encourage them to join the workforce. Who knows what will happen in the future. Maybe they'll work for Amazon. How do you feel about these endangered and fascinating animals? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already. We'll see you soon for another fascinating video!