Among the planet's most endangered species are Amur leopards, Bengal tigers, gorillas, sea turtles, orangutans and elephants, all of which may all go extinct in the wild in our lifetime.
"Kangaroo and wallaby joeys that have been orphaned due to a mixture of road accidents, dog attacks, bushfires and drought conditions are seen in a cart as they are treated at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah"(photo credit: DARREN ENGLAND/VIA REUTERS)ByLEON SVERDLOV