Animals in danger

Endangered animals” refers to the probability that a species will disappear. The
action of human beings not only affects our health, but also that of other living
beings. All species coexist on planet Earth and it seems that humans have more
rights than other species to remain in this place, when it is not true. Animals
that live close to human activity are extinct or in danger of extinction due to the
abusive use of natural resources, among other causes, seriously affecting
biodiversity.

Biodiversity includes all types of life that can be found in an area, all the variety
of animals, plants and microorganisms. Biodiversity is responsible for human
beings having access to water and raw materials.In addition, the biological
balance regulates the climate and slows down pollution. But, all this balance
has been threatened by the actions of humans to obtain energy and food in an
abusive and unsustainable way, affecting the lives of animals.

Currently, on the planet there are more than 8,000 breeds of animals that are in
danger of extinction.
Parrot
• Parrots are birds of the order Psittaciformes.There are about 372 species
in 86 genera. They are found in most tropical and subtropical regions. The
greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America and Australasia.
• Parrots are intelligent birds. They have relatively large brains, they can
learn, and they can use simple tools. Because some species have the
ability to make sounds like human voices and have plumages with bright
colors, many species are kept as pets. This includes some endangered and
protected species. Parrots have a compact body with a large head and a
short neck. Their beaks are short, strong and curved. The two parts of the
beak are very strong and used to break fruits and seeds. The tongue is
large and strong. Most parrots can fly, though some lost their powers of
flight after they came to live on oceanic islands. The kakapo is an
example. Parrots are variably-sized. The smallest parrot is the pigmy
parrot (Micropsitta pusio) with an adult weight of 11.5 grams (0.41 oz)
and a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in). The hyacinth macaw
(Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is longer than any other species of parrot,
although half its length is tail. While there seem to be plentiful parrots in
existence today, some breeds have been recognized as endangered and
may not remain in existence for much longer if current conditions for
them persist. Several types of parrots are listed as endangered for one
reason or another, and all deserve attention and understanding.
 Panda
• The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear (or
simply the panda), is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its
bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. The name "giant panda" is
sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda, a neighboring musteloid.
Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda is a folivore, with
bamboo shoots and leaves making up more than 99% of its diet. Giant pandas
in the wild occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the
form of birds, rodents, or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs,
fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared
food.
• The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in
Sichuan, and also in neighbouring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming,
deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of
the lowland areas where it once lived, and it is a conservation-reliant
vulnerable species. A 2007 report showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside
China and another 27 outside the country.By December 2014, 49 giant pandas
lived in captivity outside China, living in 18 zoos in 13 countries Wild
population estimates vary; one estimate shows that there are about 1,590
individuals living in the wild, while a 2006 study via DNA analysis estimated
that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000With only around 2060
pandas living in the wild, the giant panda is considered vulnerable of extinction
by the IUCN Red List. Due to the fact that pandas reproduce so infrequently, it
is very difficult for their population to recover from such a low point.
 Chinchila
• Chinchillas are either of two species (Chinchilla chinchilla
and Chinchilla lanigera) of crepuscular rodents of the
parvorder Caviomorpha. They are slightly larger and more
robust than ground squirrels, and are native to the Andes
mountains in South America.They live in colonies called
"herds" at high elevations up to 4,270 m (14,000 ft).
Historically, chinchillas lived in an area that included parts
of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile, but today, colonies
in the wild are known only in Chile. Along with their
relatives, viscachas, they make up the family Chinchillidae.
They are also related to the chinchilla rat. Although more
of the Chinchilla chinchilla species are known to still live in
the mountains of Chile, the total number is still only
believed to be around 10,000. This represents a 90% drop
in the total population in the past 15 years