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Endangered Species in Mexico
- 1. ENDANGERED SPECIES IN MEXICO MADE BY: STUDENTS OF
- 2. s What is an endangered animal? An endangered animal is one of whose species is on the verge of going extinct unless steps are taken soon to rescue it or a population of organisms which is facing a high risk becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters. Some of them around the globe are Asiatic lion, albatross, blue whale and many more.
- 3. Causes of endangerment of animals causes Pollution Global warming disease Major Climatic changes Illegal hunting and killing Why are you cutting these beautiful trees? Sir,Govt has selected this place for making up an office building to teach and assist people “How to stop deforestation”.
- 4. Mexico in brief Mexico is a country located in the central zone of Latin America. It is known for its historical past, delicious food and its celebration of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos), which have all given the world picturesque images of its culture. The characteristics of its environment vary. Some areas are predominantly rocky while others are covered in arid soil or volcanoes. All of these areas are home to a variety of animals, many of them typical from Mexico and its land. Its richness of fauna, however, is being reduced by threats that endanger the survival of many of its species.
- 5. L,[ Some endangered animals of Mexico
- 6. Mexican axolotl Scientific name : Ambystoma Mexicanum IUCN Red list: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Current estimated population: 700- 1,200
- 7. Type :Amphibians Diet :Carnivore Average lifespan in the wild :10-15 years Size :Up to 12 inches length Weight :2.11 to 8 ounces Mexican axolotl
- 8. Vaquita Marina Scientific name: Phocoena sinus IIUCN Red list: Critically endangered Current estimated population: <30
- 9. Type :mammal Diet :carnivore Average lifespan in the wild :Up to 20years Size :4-5 feet length Weight :Up to 120 pounds Vaquita Marina
- 10. Mexican grey wolf Scientific name: Canis lupus baileyi IUCN Red list: Endangered Current estimated population: <300
- 11. Type :Mammal Diet :Carnivore Average lifespan in the wild :Up to 10years Size : Up to 4.5 feet length Weight :59-79 pounds Mexican grey wolf
- 12. West Indian manatee Scientific name: Trichechus manatus Current estimated population: <2,000 IUCN Red list: Vulnerable
- 13. Type :Mammals Diet :Herbivore Average lifespan in the wild :40 years Size :8-13 feet length Weight :440-1,300 pounds West Indian manatee
- 14. Baird’s tapir Scientific name: Tapirus bairdii IUCN Red list: Endangered Current estimated population: <2,000
- 15. Type :Mammal Diet :Herbivore Average lifespan in the wild :Up to 30years Size :6.6ft length 5.9- 8.2ft height Weight :330-880 pounds Baird’s tapir
- 16. Yellow-headed parrot Scientific name: Amazona oratrix IUCN Red list: Endangered Current estimated population: about 7,000
- 17. Yellow- headed parrot Type :Bird Diet :Herbivore Average lifespan in the wild :Up to 80years Size :38-43cm length Weight :Up to 520g
- 18. Loggerhead sea turtle Scientific name: Caretta caretta IUCN Red list: vulnerable Current estimated population: about 50,000
- 19. Loggerhead sea turtle Type :Reptile Diet :Omnivore Average lifespan in the wild :more than 50years Size :36 inches Weight :169-1201 pounds
- 20. Volcano Rabbit Scientific name: Romerolagus diazi IUCN Red list: Endangered Current estimated population: about 7,000
- 21. Volcano rabbit Type :Mammal Diet :Herbivore Average lifespan in the wild :12years Size :9.2-12.6 inches Weight :386-602.5 grams