Venezuela is one of the countries in the world with the greatest diversity of animal species, and it is our duty to do everything possible to protect them, that is why I want to show you these Venezuelan species that are in danger of extinction:

• The pink dolphin

  Pink dolphin
  The pink dolphin, also known as the Amazon dolphin or dolphin, is the largest dolphin in the world, can measure up to 2.5 meters and weigh up to 190 kilograms, was in the Amazon River and Orinoco, it spends its life in a solitary way , however, from time to time they are seen in groups or herds to mate or feed, this beautiful specimen are in great risk of extinction due to the alteration of their natural habitat by the construction of dams, the contamination of rivers by the mining and sacrificing them to be used as bait for the catfish trade.

• The Margariteño Deer

  Margariteño Deer
  The Margariteño Deer is native of Nueva Esparta, is of small dimensions, its body is weak and compact, barely and reaches 30 kilograms, it lives in mountainous forests, many of them are in the national park '' Cerro El Copey '' and in the hills "Guayamuri" and "Matosiete" the main cause of the disappearance of this species is the furtive and unscrupulous lack in suburban and tourist areas even in areas that are protected.
  The Venezuelan government under official gazette established the indefinite ban of this species, in order to protect and contribute to the protection of the animal.

• The Danta

  Danta
  The tapir is one of the rarest species and the most corpulent of the Venezuelan territory, has a length between (1.75 to 2.5) meters in length and can weigh up to 200 kilograms, has a blackish brown color in most of the body and pints white, its distribution distribution in Venezuela, was very wide, from the south of the Orinoco River, to the Sierra de Perijá and the Andean mountain ranges, its current condition is precarious, this species has decreased by 50% due to the hunting for profit , and the loss of its natural habitat due to the exploitation of the lands where these animals live, without a doubt this is one of the spices most affected by man.

• The Frontino Bear

  Frontino Bear
  The Bear Frontino or also known as Bear of spectacles is the only species of bears of the 8 that exist that only lives in the Andean - Amazon region of South America, in Venezuela it can be found in the Sierra de Perijá, the Andean mountain range and the states of Barinas, Mérida and Trujillo, this beautiful animal measures (1.2 and 2) meters long and can weigh up to 180 kilograms, the biggest threat to this animal is the violent and excessive hunting by the inhabitants of the region because this animal has great value in the black market. Rescue and captivity measures have been taken to preserve and prolong the life of these animals as a measure in the face of the great danger of extinction that the species faces.

• The Water Dog

  Water Dog
  The water dog or giant otter is one of the largest species of otters with a length of up to 2 meters and an average weight of 28 kilograms. Its coat is dense and brown, it has large brown eyes and a round snout. It is based on pests and some rodents, here in Venezuela, we can find it in the llanero rivers from the Orinoco tax from Monagas to the Amacuro delta, unfortunately this species is in danger of extinction due to the slaughter of these animals by unscrupulous hunters for the skin and meat trade. It has opted for the captive breeding of these animals for the conservation of them.

  "Hunting them does not make you more man, protect them if"