Sea Lion
The sea lions have been very close to extinction. Between 1917 and 1953, over half a million of these animals was slaughtered by poachers in search of your fat and your leather, used especially in the production of coats. With the ban on hunting, these animals, who come to weigh up to 300 pounds and reach 3 meters long, began to recover. Even so, still suffer from water pollution and, mainly, with the held fishing with nets.
Humpback Whale
Known for its docile temperament and for his spectacular leaps, the humpback whale can move at a speed of 27 km per hour. Not bad for an animal of up to 16 feet long and can weigh up to 40 tons. This performance, however, didn't save the endangered humpback whale, caused mainly by hunting. Left in the world about 15 thousand deses animals.
Giant Otter
The giant Otter is the largest animal of the Group of otters. Excellent swimmer, she has webbing between the toes, as the ducks. This mammal also has a dense coat, keeping him warm in the water, where catches fish, his favorite food. But this Hunter, who also lives out of the water, often turns to hunting, since your skin has great value in the confection of coats.
Sea Turtle
There are five species of sea turtles currently in Brazil. And, unfortunately, all of them are endangered. Although fishing is prohibited by federal law, are common cases of sea turtles they Twine around accidentally in fishermen's nets and die. And the difficulties don't stop there: how many of your eggs are eaten by predators, it is estimated that only one or two in every 1000 turtles reach adulthood.
The sea lions have been very close to extinction. Between 1917 and 1953, over half a million of these animals was slaughtered by poachers in search of your fat and your leather, used especially in the production of coats. With the ban on hunting, these animals, who come to weigh up to 300 pounds and reach 3 meters long, began to recover. Even so, still suffer from water pollution and, mainly, with the held fishing with nets.
Humpback Whale Known for its docile temperament and for his spectacular leaps, the humpback whale can move at a speed of 27 km per hour. Not bad for an animal of up to 16 feet long and can weigh up to 40 tons. This performance, however, didn't save the endangered humpback whale, caused mainly by hunting. Left in the world about 15 thousand deses animals.
Giant OtterThe giant Otter is the largest animal of the Group of otters. Excellent swimmer, she has webbing between the toes, as the ducks. This mammal also has a dense coat, keeping him warm in the water, where catches fish, his favorite food. But this Hunter, who also lives out of the water, often turns to hunting, since your skin has great value in the confection of coats.
Sea TurtleThere are five species of sea turtles currently in Brazil. And, unfortunately, all of them are endangered. Although fishing is prohibited by federal law, are common cases of sea turtles they Twine around accidentally in fishermen's nets and die. And the difficulties don't stop there: how many of your eggs are eaten by predators, it is estimated that only one or two in every 1000 turtles reach adulthood.
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