I. Orangutans in Borneo Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei possess the world’s most number of orangutans. But since their natural habitats are being destroyed by man at in alarming pace, their population is seriously impaired. Many reserves in the region are doing their best to impede this un-development.  The same places are where you can mingle with them.

2. Taj Mahal — Yes, the world’s most famous mausoleum is endangered in being a thing of the past. Environmental factors (caused by epic man made constructions) like acid rain are threatening the Taj Mahal’s white exterior to yellow.

3. Cloud Forests — The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is home to more than 400 species of orchids. It’s also a diverse ecosystem with many rare fauna But several species have already gone extinct and many others are endangered. Even the clouds that envelop the forests are not s thick because of deforestation. Catch the landscape while it’s still moist.

4. Great Barrier Reef— Australia’s most famous natural landmark is slowly being killed by acidity and the rise in water temperatures. The reef, the only visible living installation from space, will not only lose its visibility but also its life, by 2030.

5. Kilimanjaro — One of the ‘seven summits,” this snowy mountain in Tanzania is losing its snow-white landscape by the minute. Climate change is attributed to cause the melting of the glaciers, but the vast amount of people conquering it also plays a role. You can visit it without leaving a carbon footprint by viewing it from afar.