Puerto Rican Parrot "iguaca"The parrot or "Iguaca" declared endangered in 1967 and is recognized as the most native of Puerto Rico. Reducing parrots to the late nineteenth century was mainly due to deforestation for agriculture, Hurricane Hugo had great impact on the population of the parrot reducing its wild population of 47 individuals to 22 individuals.
The gold coqui was discovered in the mountains of the Sierra de Cayey and first described in 1976. The golden coqui was included in the list of endangered species in 1977, but this species has not been seen or heard since 1981. The areas where the species was discovered and developed have been deforested.
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The “Cachalote” has been reported in all the deep oceans of the world, from Ecuador to the polar ice. Madure males are the only ones that migrate near the two Polar Regions at high latitudes. The other exception is the surface temperature of the sea as the whale remains only in areas that have a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius or more on the surface. Sperm whales are sometimes found through the waters of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of the United States.
The”Cachalote” was one of the most hunted species in the world. Commercial hunting country in the world caused the loss in global whale populations. Nearly 290,000 sperm whales were hunted only in the North Pacific during the 20th century. Of the greatest threats to the sperm whale has been coastal development and oil exploration. Chronic petroleum spills or accidental.
Chamaecrista glandulosa was included in the list of endangered species for 1990. This species belongs to the silica sands of the north coast of Puerto Rico. At present there are a total of 150 to 200 plants of Puerto Tico south and east of the Tortuguero Lagoon in the Golden area.
The Chamaecrista glandulosa has been threatened by sand mining, illegal landfills and illegal and legal constructions of houses.
The “Tinglar” was included in the list of endangered species for 1970 and is one of the most protected by federal laws. The leatherback is found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Labrador (Canada) and Alaska to Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The “Tinglar” remains all his life in the ocean. During the breeding season migrates to the tropics to nest. In Puerto Rico nests on the beaches of Mayaguez, Anasco, Rincon, Isabela, Arecibo, Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Sprockets, Luquillo, Fajardo, Humacao, Mona and Culebra. Also nests in the Virgin Islands.
In the area of Puerto Rico to decreased reproduction due to construction of houses, tourist sites and industrial and other. When the young are born instead of going into the water are carried away by the lights and are hunted for animals killed by cars, sunlight exposure and die.
Luis J. Villanueva. (2010). Especies de Puerto Rico en peligro de
extinción. Retrieved from http://coquipr.com/
Fuente: Departamento de Recursos Naturales y ambientales. (2009).
Animales en peligro de extensión en Puerto Rico. Retrieved from http://www.mitaino.com/ambiente/animales_extincion
(2003). Plantas y Animales en peligro de extinción. Revista Ambientum. Retrieved from http://www.ambientum.com/revista/2003_04/extincion.htm
I like this because I can argue ariticulo our native birds are endangered because of man, for not continue building nustras destroy the habitat of native birds. You can also write to not only by the collapses of natural causes habitat also killed our native birds. The article is well developed as yaque informs us that our birds are extinct. Yeritza Matos Zayas
ResponderEliminarI love animals, so is really important to make people see how our world is changing but for worse. Is really nice to see that there are some people that still care. Interesting and beautyful blog so green and natural.
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It's a shame that each day there are less of them, and people don't seem to care about that, they keep destroying the places where they are suppose to live, and keep throwing trash in the ocean.
ResponderEliminarBtw: very nice blog and this information is very needful for people to know
I love this blog, is very interesting to learn about endangered species. It is important that people know what they are and not get caught or spoil their nest or habitat. Some of these species represent our country. I enjoy the information posted, I hope that others can appreciate it.
ResponderEliminarPeople should take better care of the animals by not hunting them and not damaging their home. The animals have an important role in this planet and taking their life could make a serious problem because you are making stop a job that this animal is doing for a balance in life.
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