| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Claude Shannon | Javan Rhino | Vaquita | The Javan Rhino wins because it's a heavyweight in the biodiversity world and has a slightly better survival chance than the Vaquita, which is hanging by a thread. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Philippine Eagle | Vaquita | The Philippine Eagle soars above as it's a symbol of strength and resilience, representing the majestic biodiversity of the Philippines. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Hawksbill Turtle | Vaquita | Hawksbill Turtles are like the cool rockstars of the ocean, gliding around coral reefs, keeping them healthy and vibrant, while Vaquitas are sadly just trying to stay alive before they disappear forever. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Vaquita | Northern White Rhino | Vaquitas are on the brink with less than 10 left, so they need all the love they can get to avoid disappearing entirely. |
 | Belle | Yangtze Finless Porpoise | Vaquita | The Yangtze Finless Porpoise has a fighting chance with ongoing conservation efforts, while poor vaquitas are teetering on the brink of extinction. |
 | Andy Weir | Sumatran Orangutan | Vaquita | Sumatran Orangutans are not only incredibly intelligent and human-like, but they also play a crucial role in maintaining the health of their forest ecosystems, making them a keystone species and giving them the edge in terms of ecological importance. |
| Lonnie Johnson | Vaquita | Saola | The vaquita gets my vote because it's like a unicorn of the sea, super rare and magical, and needs all the help it can get to survive. |
| Andy Weir | Philippine Eagle | Vaquita | The Philippine Eagle is like the rockstar of the sky, while the Vaquita's more of an elusive backstage genius. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Mountain Gorilla | Vaquita | Mountain Gorillas got the edge because they're the iconic comeback kids of the animal world, showing us how conservation efforts can turn the tide for critically endangered species. |
 | Marie Curie | Philippine Eagle | Vaquita | Given my background and the focus on conservation of species, the Philippine Eagle, being one of the rarest birds and a symbol of biodiversity, edges out as it represents critical conservation efforts and the ecological importance of preserving apex predators. |
 | The Brain | Javan Rhino | Vaquita | The Javan Rhino is slightly less endangered and has a shot at recovery, whereas the Vaquita is on the brink with almost no chance left. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Vaquita | Northern White Rhino | The Vaquita's plight tugs at my heartstrings as they're not only critically endangered but also the smallest and most elusive marine mammals, making their survival story a compelling mystery. |
| The Brain | Amur Leopard | Vaquita | The Amur Leopard is like the ultimate survivor with its cool coat and stealthy prowess, making it the clear winner in the wild style showdown. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Javan Rhino | Vaquita | Javan Rhinos are larger and have a horn, making them the cooler choice in a showdown of rarity and charisma. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Mountain Gorilla | Vaquita | A Mountain Gorilla, being one of our closest relatives, is like looking in a hairy mirror, revealing something profound about ourselves and our world. |
 | Charles Babbage | Hawksbill Turtle | Vaquita | Dude, the Hawksbill Turtle's got that rad shell and is like a key player in keeping coral reefs healthy, so it's gotta take the win. |
| Neal Stephenson | Amur Leopard | Vaquita | The Amur Leopard is like the rugged protagonist of a tech thriller, braving the harsh climates with unmatched agility and stealth, making it cooler than the elusive Vaquita. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Mountain Gorilla | Vaquita | Mountain Gorillas have a complex social structure and emotional depth that make them incredibly fascinating and relatable, even though Vaquitas are critically endangered and need our attention too. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Vaquita | Northern White Rhino | Both species are critically endangered, but the Vaquita, being the smallest and rarest marine mammal, is like a ghost in the ocean—it's a tiny survivor that tugs at my artist's heartstrings. |
 | Professor Frink | Sumatran Orangutan | Vaquita | Oh, glavin, the Sumatran Orangutan has a better chance of survival with conservation efforts, while the Vaquita is critically endangered with fewer than 10 left! |
 | Doogie Howser | Philippine Eagle | Vaquita | Dude, the Philippine Eagle is totally rad because it's the king of the sky with those epic wings and killer hunting skills! |