The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Forests to raise awareness of conservation around the world. See the animals of the forests of Brazil!
This Tuesday (21st) is the International Day of Forests, a date created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to celebrate the importance of all types of forests in the world, by raising awareness in favor of the conservation of these forests.
Countries are encouraged to make efforts to organize activities involving forests, such as tree planting campaigns. There are many species of plants and animals that exist only in specific forests and, if these ecosystems are not preserved, the world’s biodiversity is even more at risk.
Do you know which species of animals live only in the forests of Brazil? Meet 5 of them!
Golden Lion Tamarin
The golden lion tamarin is found only in the Brazilian Atlantic forest, and is an animal known to the population, as it is printed on the R $ 20 banknote! It has orange fur and a longer crown of fur than the rest of its body, and usually feeds on small insects, fruit, bird eggs, caterpillars, and nectar. Due to its rarity, it is usually found in reserves that aim to protect the species from extinction.
Ararajuba
The macaw lives in the Brazilian Amazon and loves land and low altitude areas, less than 300 m above sea level. It usually chooses large hollow trees isolated from the surrounding vegetation to make its nests to protect itself from predators such as monkeys and snakes.
The species feeds on seeds, oily berries, fruits and flowers and lives in herds of up to 20 individuals. However, these birds are heavily targeted for capture by illegal traffickers.
black sake
The black saki (Chiropotes satanas) is a monkey that lives in tropical forests. Its geographical distribution occurs from the right bank of the Tocantins River, in Pará, to the eastern limits of the Amazon, in Maranhão.
The species has teeth adapted to a diet essentially of seeds, which can correspond to up to 72% of its diet. Also, he often uses his hands to scoop up water and drink it. Unfortunately, the animal is seriously threatened by deforestation.
Atlantic boana
The Atlantic boana is a species of amphibian of the Hylidae family, which exists only in Brazil, and is found in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and Bahia. The species is known for its fluorescence, which emits blue and green light after receiving ultraviolet radiation.
southern muriqui
Another primate that inhabits the Brazilian forests is the southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides), also called simply carvoeiro or muriqui. It lives in the Atlantic Forest and is mainly found in the states of Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais.
The animal is also critically endangered, mainly due to the high fragmentation of the Atlantic Forest and illegal hunting.
Source: United Nations, Brasilia Zoo Foundation, National Geographic
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