The 10 most endangered forests in the world (With Pictures)

9. Madagascar & Indian Ocean Islands, Africa

Cut off from the African mainland, Madagascar & Indian Ocean Islands do not share the animal group endemic to Africa, despite the close proximity. It consists of tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests. It is home to over 50 lemur species, along with other exquisitely unique range of animals, insects and plants in the rainforests, most of which are in the face of endangerment in this economically disadvantaged region, with high population, non-sustainable agriculture, hunting and timber extraction, and industrial and small-scale mining, leaving only 10% of the original habitat surviving. Over half the population here does not have access to the rich fresh water resources.