Endangered species by Andrea Paola Goyes Robalino

The tucuxi or black dolphin - Sotalia fluviatilis (Tania Heras)

2022-02-09 12:52:27 UTC

The black dolphin is an endemic species of odontocete cetacean of the Delphinidae family.
It lives both in the rivers of the Amazon basin and the coast of northern and eastern South America.
Finally, it is a very adorable animal, but inside its habitat it can be dangerous.

The common chimpanzeE- STEVEN ONTANEDA

2022-02-09 12:55:21 UTC

The common chimpanzee, along with the pygmy chimpanzee or bonobo, is the closest living relative of humans. Much like us, these highly intelligent and resourceful primates have incredibly complex and sophisticated social structures that have fascinated scientists for decades. Many studies have shown they are altruistic, plan for the future and have a grasp of basic numeracy.

Andean toucan (Andigena laminirostris)

edwinnaranjo1 — 2022-02-09 12:56:01 UTC

The Andean toucan or grey-breasted toucan is a bird that measures about 40 cm. Approximate height and has a very striking plumage, similar to velvet. Gray is the predominant color in its fur, mixed with blue and brown tones, which allows it to live in cold and humid climates, such as that of the central Andes mountain range and much of Colombia, especially in regions with 2,500 and 3,000 meters of altitude. Their diet is mainly based on fruits.
(Edwin Naranjo)

Pink dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)

2022-02-09 12:56:11 UTC

It is the largest river dolphin; the weight of adult males reaches 185 kg and they can measure up to 2.5 m. This wonderful species has been affected by the contamination of rivers by oil activities, elimination of fuel oils and fishing with dynamite, bycatch in fishing, the killing of specimens to be used as bait for some fish and the construction of dams on rivers.
(Arianna Rodríguez)

Dolphin (Shyrma Cerda)

2022-02-09 12:56:39 UTC

These species are endangered by human contamination of their habitat, by captivity and changes in the environment, human intervention in the polluting aspect has caused the environment to deteriorate more and more every day, all the changes that occur in the water, has to do with how humans carry out life on Earth.

The Sloths - (JEAN JIMENEZ)

2022-02-09 12:56:50 UTC

Sloths are the slowest animals in the world. There are six species of sloth divided into two families: two-toed sloths and three-toed sloths. They live in tropical forests and spend all day in the trees, where they find their food, which consists of leaves and fruits.(Jean Jimenez)

The Andean condor

yandrybermello — 2022-02-09 13:01:21 UTC

The Andean condor, also known as the Andean condor, Andean condor, or simply condor, is a species of bird of the family Cathartidae that inhabits South America. The order to which its family belongs is disputed. (Yandry Bermello)

The panda bear - (PAULINA MORA)

2022-02-09 13:02:05 UTC

The panda bear is native to China, the panda is in danger of extinction because of its diffculty to reproduce in captivity, due to the destruction of the are where they live, this being the bamboo forests, which we know suffers from overexploitation. ( Paulina Mora S.)

Spectacled bear (PATRICIO AGUINDA)

2022-02-09 13:02:48 UTC

is one of the eight species of bears that inhabit different corners of the world. Currently, about 18,000 individuals of this species live in the wild in South America, its native region.

(Patricio Aguinda)

Polar Bear - (KAREN DAGUA)

2022-02-09 13:02:48 UTC

His image to face climate change has gone around the world. Plastic pollution and environmental contamination harm their endocrine and reproductive systems, thus becoming a doubly threatened species and is in danger of extinction.
Karen Dagua

The spectacled bear

2022-02-09 13:03:15 UTC

The spectacled bear is the only one of its family living in South America. It is not critically endangered, but is threatened by loss of territory and poaching. In Ecuador it lives in the highlands, the Amazon and the foothills of the Andes in subtropical, temperate, high Andean and paramo forests. (Georleny Montesdeoca)

The Panda bears

2022-02-09 13:04:06 UTC

It is a species of mammal of the carnivore order. The study of its DNA includes it among the members of the bear family, being the spectacled bear its closest relative, which belongs to the tremarctine subfamily. Their common color is white with black, they are very friendly animals.
(Nathaly Villena)

The Condor (Deyci Peñafiel)

2022-02-09 13:04:21 UTC

The Andean condor is currently in danger of extinction, due to the deforestation of its habitat, conservation plans must be immediate because this bird reaches its reproductive life at ten years, so its conservation is essential.

Endangered animals(Mountain gorilla) - (Mishel Calero)

2022-02-09 13:05:07 UTC

The mountain gorilla is a fragile animal that lives in Africa and is in danger of disappearing due to poaching to market its meat and the loss of its habitat.(Mishel Calero)

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

2022-02-09 13:05:29 UTC

It is an animal that belongs to the feline family, it is carnivorous. It lives in dry and humid tropical zones. It is an opportunistic animal when it comes to ambushing its prey. it is an apex predator since it regulates the populations of the species it captures. It is highly threatened in Latin America as a result of illegal hunting and destruction of its habitat.
(Shoel Heredia)

Toucan - (Alex Saltos)

2022-02-09 13:05:52 UTC

Toucans are birds with brightly colored feathers and beaks. They are characterized by having a highly developed and brightly colored beak. They are widely distributed throughout the American continent, from Mexico to Argentina.

Lémur (Alisson Chacón)

2022-02-09 13:06:49 UTC

Lemurs are a unique group of primates native to Madagascar, an island off the coast of East Africa. Although related to monkeys, lemurs form a separate branch of the primate family tree and are classified as a superfamily, made up of five individual lemur families and over 100 different species.

Lemurs have pointed snouts and rely more on their sense of smell than monkeys, according to the Lemur Conservation Foundation.
All lemurs are found in Madagascar.

Poison dart frog-Rana dardo venenosa (Phyllobates terribilis)

2022-02-09 13:08:15 UTC

This species belongs to the order Anura, It is located in Colombia, Panama, Ecuador and Peru. Occupies the rain forests and humid jungles, It is one of the most poisonous animals that exist (each frog has poison to kill about ten people and is characterized by bright and striking colors that warn of its toxicity People are killed out of fear, the threats are deforestation, mining, spills, uplifting of highways, etc. (Leidy Rivadeneira)

SUMATRAN TIGR (Arley .Q)

2022-02-09 13:08:59 UTC

It holds the record for being the smallest tiger, is distinguished by its overall darker color, by having a small mane at the nape of its neck and because it is the species with the longest tufts of hair on its face.
It currently faces the threat of habitat destruction and illegal hunting to trade its parts for traditional oriental medicine or as trophies.

The Tiger (MARITA VENEGAS)

2022-02-09 13:13:54 UTC

The Main tigers are animals un danger of extinction since they are in trouble due to the deforestation that exists in the areas of which they are native, an extinction that is being given by the hand of man. In addition, if we take into account there is a large amount of illegal hunting, either for the fabric business, among other jobs, which means that the relative or equal species also become extinct and there is a total disappearance worldwide, since it is not only in certain countries. also in africa there is a big explosion. Causing a destruction of the natural habitat of this species the Tiger.

whale sharks (romel grefa)

2022-02-09 13:14:38 UTC

According to the latest assessments by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the school bus-sized fish has jumped up the IUCN Red List from Vulnerable to Endangered.

"It is alarming to see such iconic species in a race to extinction," said Jane Smart, director of the IUCN Global Species Programme, in a statement. “These new IUCN Red List assessments emphasize the urgency for the conservation community to act strategically to protect the incredible diversity of life on our planet. The world's oceans and forests will only continue to provide us with food and other benefits if we preserve their ability to do so." (Alexa, 2016)

Tortuga laúd (ZAHIRA GAVILANES)

2022-02-09 13:16:54 UTC

The leatherback turtle is in danger of extinction due to excess pollution since normally most are water animals and most waters are contaminated, which is why they sometimes get trapped in plastic waste and prevent them from continuing to grow, some reach die for these reasons

Elephant (Steven Peñaloza)

2022-02-09 13:18:13 UTC

The African forest elephant is listed as Critically Endangered and the African savannah elephant as Endangered.
Elephant tusks serve many purposes. These long teeth can be used to protect the elephant's trunk, lift and move objects, collect food, and remove bark from trees. They can also use them to defend themselves. In times of drought, elephants even use their tusks to dig holes and find water under the ground.

The Amazonian manatee (Walter Tobar)

2022-02-09 13:25:18 UTC

The Amazonian manatee inhabits rivers and lagoons, is herbivorous and eats aquatic vegetation. It is a solitary and totally aquatic animal, they live from 70 to 80 years, it is classified as an endangered species, according to the red list of Ecuador. The meat, skin and fat are highly valued in the Amazon, which is why it is threatened, in addition to the contamination and degradation of its habitat, which are other threats it poses.

Giant Otter

2022-02-09 13:26:09 UTC

The species inhabits the Amazon River. In recent decades, due to hunting to take advantage of its skin, the population has decreased, and it is in danger of extinction. today few individuals are found in captivity. (Gregory Montesdeoca)

White rhino- (Arturo Escobar)

2022-02-09 13:26:49 UTC

The white rhinoceros is a species of mammal from sub-Africa, it has an approximate weight of 1,700 kg with 1.70m height and lives from 40 to 50 years, it is currently considered the fourth largest mammal species on earth and in danger of extinction for obtaining his horn.
(Arturo Escobar)

Monera Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)

2022-02-09 13:37:32 UTC

The Monera Eagle or Philippine Eagle is a diurnal bird of prey endemic to the jungles of the Philippines.This species is in danger of extinction due to hunting and deforestation. Currently, the population of Monera Eagles does not exceed 500 individuals. (Nayeli Alvarado)

Eagle harpía

hernancoyago — 2022-02-09 13:45:57 UTC

This species is classified as Near Threatened because it is suspected to be declining moderately fast due to hunting and habitat loss. Low overall population densities and low reproductive rates make hunting the most important threat throughout their geographic range.
Although still reasonably common in the Amazonian forests , it will only survive in the long term if forest loss, fragmentation and degradation in its localized areas is controlled and a network of reserves is established.

2022-02-09 13:58:57 UTC

The collared peccary is a species that measures 50cm high and 70cm long and has a coat of black bristles with a white spot as a collar.
It inhabits savannahs, xerophytic and desert mountains, in Ecuador they are found in areas of the Amazon.
(Kevin Castro)

RHINOCEROS(Grace Tixe)

2022-02-09 14:04:19 UTC

The rhinoceros is one of the three largest animals in the world, along with the hippopotamus and the elephant. It belongs to the order of the perissodactyls, it is herbivorous and lives in some areas of Africa and South Asia. Five different species are known: the white, black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
Although they do not have a great sense of sight, these animals usually go out in search of food at nightfall to protect themselves from the daytime heat.

Forpus coelestis

2022-02-09 14:13:01 UTC

The celestial parrot is a species of bird in the Parrot family (Psittacidae) found in Peru and Ecuador. It is a very small parrot with green plumage, stubby with a short tail and finished in point.
It is habitat includes arid areas and sparsely wooded areas, with thickets, where it forms flocks or family groups in search of food.It feeds on herbaceous seeds and shrub berries.(kely Grefa)

sword-billed hummingbird

2022-02-09 14:25:13 UTC

This is one of the strangest birds in Ecuador, it has a beak longer than its body, up to about 10 cm long and an extremely long tongue with which it sucks nectar from plants. The main threat to survival is changes in their habitat and the destruction of these areas. (Verónica Pullopaxi)

Andean condor

2022-02-09 16:11:16 UTC

The large animals are usually the ones that suffer the most from the actions of the human being, as the condor is one of the species that has suffered the most from the persecution and harassment of man during the last century. This has led it to be among the most threatened bird species, placing it, today, in danger of extinction. However, thanks to various protection programs, as well as programs for breeding and subsequent release, it is possible that this situation will be reversed, guaranteeing this South American bird a future. If you want to know why the condor is in danger of extinction, as well as the different programs that are being carried out to protect it, continue reading EcologíaVerde to find out. (Kelvin Llano)