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Animals in danger of extinction in Ecuador
Mountain range
Pinocchio lizard
It is in danger because of the illegal trafficking of species, it is one of the least species that have a proboscis so it makes it extremely valuable.
The authorities should establish a higher level of control in the area so they can prevent people from extracting it out from the nature
The most important characteristic is the horn-like appendage protruding from the tip of its snout. It`s about 4 inches long.
Spectacles Bear
Endangered because people hunting it to use some of its parts on traditional medicine, also because some people thinks it is a threat.
As well as with the moor wolf the best way to protect it is to make aware to people about its importance of the environment.
Considered as the largest mammal in south-America, have a black body and withe in the areas of the neck and face.
Moor Wolf
The principal reason for being in danger is because of illegal hunting, and also the reduction of its habitat.
Start campaigns of environmental education so the Ecuadorian population learn about the importance of keeping the habitat of these species.
Has a gray back with head, legs and abdomen of a reddish color, Triangular shaped head and straight ears.
Coast
False Coral
Carry out programs to educate people how to identify the real and fake coral so they stop killing it.
Because of the similarity with the coral snake a lot of people exterminate it for fear of it, but it does not even have fangs that transmit poison.
They are almost 2 meters long,have a small and rounded head and red, withe and black patterns
Splendid Tree Frog
Because of indiscriminate cutting down of trees of their habitat, this forest have a very fragile balance and these frogs depend a lot of it.
Action of authorities can help to prevent companies from destructing the habitat of many species.
As many primates they have opossable thumbs that allow them to grab branches easily, have green back with orange or yellow belly
Giant Stingray
They are hunted by Asian ships because of its alleged medical properties, The ocean pollution is also a big problem for the stingray.
It is recommended to give bigger punishments for the illegal fishing of the giant stingray on Ecuadorian sea.
Have a diamond shaped body that ca be 8 meters wide, they are black with withe patterns in the back and completely withe in the under part.
Amazon
Harpy eagle
It can be up to a meter tall a and two meters of wingspan, have a big beak, it is characterized by the black feathers crest.
Because of habitat reduction and the slow reproduction rate the Harpy eagle is starting to be in danger of extintion
Increase the efforts of captivity reproduction and habitat conservation.
Leoncillo
The deforestation around rivers and lakes added to the stress caused by human activity makes the leoncillo to stop reproducing
Reforestation of affected areas and also protecting amazon forest are great way to save not only these species but also thousands of endangered animals of Ecuadorian amazon.
The world`s smallest monkey, they fur is yellowish brown, the hair is longer on the head zone forming a mane that gives the "leoncillo" name
Pink dolphin
The oil spills and accidental fishing ere the main reason because these species are in danger, added to the stress caused by tourism.
the environment ministry gave a action plan that includes investigation, monitoring, divulgation and management
Have a long snout, small eyes and in comparison with other dolphins have a short dorsal fin. Their color can be from a weak gray to a pale pink
