| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Data | Javan Rhino | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Both species are critically endangered, but the Javan Rhino edges out the Yangtze Finless Porpoise because it's a symbol of the urgent need for habitat conservation in Asia, and every rhino sighting is like spotting a unicorn in the wild. |
 | Andy Weir | Javan Rhino | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Javan Rhino gets the edge because it's like the last of the rhino Jedi with so few left on the planet – a true underdog in the animal kingdom. |
 | The Brain | Amur Leopard | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Amur Leopard is just way cooler with its rare, elusive nature and those striking rosettes, making it a true icon of the wild. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Malayan Tiger | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Malayan Tiger is the apex predator in its environment, exuding a mesmerizing grace that commands respect and awe, whereas the Yangtze Finless Porpoise, though charming, doesn't quite roar with the same existential urgency. |
 | George Orwell | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Vaquita | The Yangtze Finless Porpoise edges out because it's got a better shot at survival, despite both facing bleak futures thanks to human interference. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Malayan Tiger | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Malayan Tiger represents a powerful symbol of biodiversity and conservation priority with its majestic presence and biodiversity value. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Eastern Lowland Gorilla | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Eastern Lowland Gorillas have a remarkable social structure and land adaptability that just resonates with my love for complex systems and environments. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Black Rhino | Both are on the brink, but the Yangtze Finless Porpoise's playful spirit and uncanny smile give it a touch of the absurd that would make Kilgore Trout giggle. |
 | Grace Hopper | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Black Rhino | The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is all about that playful personality and impressive adaptability in tough river conditions, making it a fascinating marvel of aquatic life! |
 | Carl Sagan | Javan Rhino | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | In the cosmic ballet of biodiversity, the Javan Rhino edges out as a symbol of terrestrial resilience and rarity, urging our stewardship. |
 | Albert Einstein | Sumatran Orangutan | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Sumatran Orangutan is a critically endangered species with remarkable intelligence and an essential role in their ecosystem, much like how quantum physics plays a critical role in understanding the universe. |
 | Claude Shannon | Cross River Gorilla | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Cross River Gorilla wins because they're critically endangered and need all the love and attention they can get to survive. |
 | Jensen Huang | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Hawksbill Turtle | The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is incredibly unique and critically endangered, making its conservation more urgent in my view. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Cross River Gorilla | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Cross River Gorillas are larger and more charismatic, making them a memorable face for conservation efforts. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Black Rhino | The Yangtze Finless Porpoise, like a natural world engineer, embodies adaptability and resilience, thriving in a highly impacted river system, which truly aligns with my philosophy of doing more with less. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Malayan Tiger | I'm a tech guy who loves innovation, and the Yangtze Finless Porpoise, with its unique adaptation to freshwater life, reminds me of how adapting to new environments is crucial for progress. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Cross River Gorilla | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Cross River Gorilla, with its critically endangered status, fascinating social structures, and complex behavior, represents both a biological treasure and a conservation priority that echoes the interconnectedness of our shared ecosystem, much like how microbes impact human health. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Javan Rhino | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | The Javan Rhino is critically endangered with only a few dozen left, giving it top priority in conservation efforts. |