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The blue-crowned udu (Momotus momota) is found in the Amazon, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest biomes. This multicolored bird has been facing problems with the loss of its habitat because of the deforestation of the regions. The species in danger of extinction.
These are just some of the threatened animals in Brazil, there are endangered animals in the world.
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Uacari-branco
The white uacari (Cacajao calvus) is found in the Amazon and its main physical feature is its red face.
The deforestation of the region and the hunting, since it inhabits indigenous lands of the Yanomami, are the factors that affect the survival of the species. Thus, the species is vulnerable to extinction.
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Turtle-oliva
The olive turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is a highly migratory species, which spawns mainly between the southern coast of Alagoas and northern Bahia.
Like the leatherback turtle, it also suffered from the collection of eggs and slaughter during the spawning period, which has diminished because of many conservation projects.
However, the species still faces problems such as poaching, accidental fishing and water pollution. The species is in danger of extinction.
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Leather turtle
The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is considered the largest species of sea turtle in the world.
It is found in tropical and temperate oceans. In Brazil, regular spawning occurs on the northern coast of Espírito Santo.
The consumption of eggs and slaughter of females was very common in the past and their reproductive characteristics contribute to putting the conservation of the species in a critical situation. In addition, in some countries the consumption of meat and oil of this animal is legalized.
The species is classified as critically endangered.
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Tamandua flag
The anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is found in the Amazon, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest and Pantanal biomes.
The anteater is suffering from deforestation and burning of the regions destined to the plantations or cattle ranching. Thus, it is vulnerable to extinction.
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Little Soldier-of-Araripe
The armadillo (Antilophia bokermanni) is a bird that lives in the caatinga, in a restricted area of the Chapada do Araripe, in Ceará.
It has been suffering from the problem of deforestation in the region, caused by cattle raising, monocultures and the disorderly growth of cities. The species is classified as critically endangered.
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Frog-leaf
Toad-foha (Proceratophrys boiei) is an endemic species of Brazil, scientifically described not long ago, in 2010, and is already in danger of disappearing. It was discovered in the Serra do Timbó, in the state of Bahia.
The species suffers from the deforestation of its habitat because of the cultivation of cacao, banana and pasture. It is now critically endangered.
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Saira-military
The saira-military (Tangara cyanocephala) is found in the Atlantic Forest. This bird has strong colors and the big problem is the deforestation of the regions and the traffic of species. The species is classified as vulnerable to extinction.
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North Muriqui
The North-Muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) is the largest primate in the Americas, being found only in the Atlantic Forest. The species suffers from deforestation in the region and illegal and indiscriminate hunting.
The species is classified as critically endangered.
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Golden Lion tamarin
The golden lion tamarin inhabits the Atlantic Forest and suffered for decades from deforestation and animal trafficking, which resulted in the almost complete elimination of the species. Today, the few individuals that exist are restricted to remnants of forests in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
With the support of projects in the conservation units where they are, the situation tends to improve. However, the species is classified as endangered.
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Spider monkey
The spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) is found mainly in the Amazon. Among the threats to its conservation are the destruction of its habitat, poaching and animal trafficking. Ateles chamek, known as black-faced spider monkey, is widely distributed but suffers from the construction of hydroelectric dams, highways and transmission lines. (Vulnerable Species)
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Guara wolf
Guano wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is found in the Cerrado, in the Pantanal and in the Pampas. This animal is considered the largest mammal canidae native to South America.
The species faces major problems due to deforestation of its habitat and is vulnerable to extinction.
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Southern Right Whale
The south-eastern whale (Eubalaena australis), also known as the austral-austral whale, is found on the Brazilian coast. She has been suffering from hunting, fishing as well as water pollution.
At the time of having the puppies, mothers seek warmer, shallower water to give birth. It is considered in danger of extinction.
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Ariranha
The pteronura brasiliensis, also known as river wolf or giant otter, found in the Pantanal and Amazon is another species threatened with extinction.
Predatory fishing, illegal hunting and river pollution, especially mercury contamination, are the greatest threats to the conservation of the species.
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Blue Arara
The blue macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is found in the Amazon and Pantanal biomes. This species faces problems such as animal trafficking, illegal hunting and deforestation of its habitat. It is much coveted by hunters because its feathers have great value in the international market.
Another species, the blue-legged macaw, inhabits the northeast of Bahia and it is estimated that there are only 228 animals of reproductive age.
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Ararajuba
Ararajuba (guaruba guaruba), also known as Guaruba, is a green and yellow bird that only exists in the Amazon and has been suffering from the traffic and deforestation of the biome.
What is difficult to maintain in a ararajuba environment, which makes it difficult to preserve it. It is currently classified as vulnerable to extinction.
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Mountains gorilla
With only 700 individuals alive on the planet today, the mountain gorilla comes from Central Africa and its population was killed during wars and also because of disease.
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