As humans continue their journey towards advancement, it seems a bit ironic that other species of the animal kingdom has to be sacrificed. There are quite a number of animals today that have been considered as endangered due to the continuing advancement and progress that human beings strive for. Most of the endangered species today can certainly be attributed to the fault of humans.

Endangered animals species today are at further threat of becoming extinct. It is up to human beings to help preserve and save what might someday be a regrettable loss in the animal kingdom. Since it is due to human actions that these endangered species have found themselves in a very precarious situation and an uncertain future, it is also up to human actions that they can be saved.

First and foremost, it is important to educate more and more people about the many animal species that still remain on the endangered list and learn about the ways that they can be saved. According to the World Wildlife Federation (WWF), here are the top three of the world's most endangered animals:

The Black Rhino

The Black Rhino population has continued to decline since the 1970's. In fact, their population has dwindled down to just 10 percent of their population in the 70's. 

Native to Southern and East Africa, these lumbering giants have suffered in the hands of humans, specifically hunters who kill them for their horns that can fetch quite a sum in the illegal market for rhino parts. Although trading of black rhino parts have been banned, the great demand for their horns still tempt hunters to risk hunting them illegally for profit.

Giant Panda

Giant pandas thrive in Asian forests, predominantly in China and consider bamboo as their main source of food. Although these gentle giants may be as recognizable as other animals that it might be hard for others to believe that they are endangered.

The sad part is that, because their population has been dwindling at an alarming rate, it could be a matter of a few years before they might become extinct. The main reason for their rapid decline is the destruction of their habitat and unwillingness to mate due to lack of suitable partners to choose from.

Bengal Tiger

The Bengal Tiger is another common yet endangered species that may be at risk of becoming extinct in the near future. These beautiful cats are native in tropical zones such as the Southeast Asia as well as in the temperate regions like Russia.

The Bengal tigers have predominantly live in the forests of India as well as in the Himalayas. These magnificent creatures have become endangered due to heavy hunting and poaching in order to sell their body parts and bones which are believed to have medicinal value. Sadly, it is believed that there are about 200 or less Bengal tigers left in the wild.