Scientists have raised concerns about the Rafflesia flower, which faces a severe threat of extinction. Approximately 60% of its 42 species are at risk of disappearing from the Earth due to deforestation of their natural habitat in various parts of Indonesia, such as Sumatra and Java, as well as some regions of Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Furthermore, there could be undiscovered species going extinct without ever being discovered by science. Immediate action must be taken to protect these magnificent flowers and preserve them for future generations to appreciate.

The flowers can measure up to one meter across and as such are the most giant single flowers in the world. They have a smell that is said to be like that of rotting meat. This stench is to attract flies to pollinate it. This is contrary to other flowers which use their sweet-smelling nectar to attract pollinators.