![]() ![]() Habitat loss – jaguar now occupy less than half of its historical range, growing conflict with farmers and ranchers, as well as climate change which has increased risk of wildfire and reduced water resources, has driven the animal to be an Amazon rainforest endangered species. They also hunt most animals in the Amazon ranging from deers, armadillos, monkeys and lizards, playing an important part in population control of other species. These big cats are strong swimmers and climbers, and require large areas of tropical rainforest and stretches of river bank to survive. ![]() The largest cat in the Americas, jaguars are one of the most iconic species in the Amazon currently threatened by the destruction of the ecosystem. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently classifies the Golden Lion Tamarin as an endangered species. Today, only 2-3% of its original rainforest habitat remains, threatening the survival of the species. But deforestation to support the exponential growth of the logging and agriculture industries has destroyed the animal’s natural habitat. The tamarin primarily lives in trees and forage for fruit, insects and even birds by traveling between branches. Its name, which interestingly was first coined by Madame de Pompadour in 1754, derives from its strikingly orange-coloured lion-like mane. There are numerous monkey species that are endemic to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, one of which is the Golden Lion Tamarin. 8 Amazon Rainforest Endangered Species 1. Here are just eight Amazon rainforest endangered species. Despite the results of last year’s presidential elections raising hope for the future of the Amazon, countless animals remain on the brink of extinction. The situation deteriorated under the administration of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who famously encourages logging and mining activities, causing deforestation rates to reach a 15-year high. However, rampant deforestation and increasing wildfire events exacerbated by climate change are destroying more natural habitats every day, threatening the survival of many important and rare species. Aside from supporting such a rich biodiversity, the Amazon is also the world’s largest rainforest, playing a crucial role in helping absorb and store carbon dioxide amid increases in global carbon emissions. The Amazon is home to more than 40,000 plants and over 4,000 animal species including 3,000 freshwater fish, thousands of birds and butterflies, and mammals – these are just the ones that humans have discovered. Earth.Org is powered by over 150 contributing writers ![]()
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