10 unique but rare animals to see around the world

Tuatara

Meet the Tuatara, resembling a lizard but belonging to a unique reptile lineage. Found in New Zealand's sanctuaries, they're the last of their order, Rhynchocephalia.

Galápagos Penguins

Discover the Galápagos penguin, the only species north of the equator, thriving on Fernandina and Isabela Islands due to cool ocean currents.

Blue Whale

Spot the majestic blue whale, reaching up to 98 feet in length. With only 10,000 to 25,000 left, they migrate globally from California to Sri Lanka.

California Condor

Once nearly extinct, the California condor now soars over Grand Canyon and Zion National Park, marking a successful conservation story.

Royal Albatross

Witness the royal albatross, with a wingspan over 9.8 feet, nesting on Otago Peninsula—a rare accessible colony of these magnificent birds.

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Encounter the leatherback sea turtle, weighing up to 1,100 lbs, nesting on Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park beaches, the largest turtle species.

Sumatran Rhinoceros

Discover the Sumatran rhino, one of the rarest rhino species with less than 100 left in Borneo and Sumatra, once roaming Southeast Asia.

European Bison

Explore the European bison, reintroduced into Poland and Belarus after extinction in the wild, now thriving in Eastern Europe and Scotland.

Przewalski's Horse

Spot Przewalski's horse, the sole surviving wild horse species, now roaming Mongolia's Khustain Nuruu National Park after being extinct in the wild.

Giant Panda

Meet the giant panda, symbolizing China, found in Sichuan province, where they feed on bamboo amid a wild population in the low thousands.

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