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animals

Scientists have discovered more than

20000 species of fish, 6,000 species of reptiles, 9,000 birds, 15,000 mammals, and over a million insects. Here are some of the strangest and most amazing animals that are endangered. Many of them are remarkably beautiful, while others just the opposite, but each of these species has its own history.

SolenodonSolenodon strange mammal, found recently in Cuba. While it looks like a plush toy mammal inject a powerful poison in its teeth,like a snake - that is the

only mammal.He eats carrion and insects. We are very close to extinction.

KakapoThis is not only the rarest but the strangest parrot species in the world. Kakapo is a nocturnal bird that does not fly, but prefers to walk miles through the forest every night.

It is the heaviest parrot in the world. Others are only 62 bird of its kind in the world.

KiwiEveryone knows that Kiwi is threatened with extinction bird. In fact, it has the most developed sense of smell among birds. This may be due to the fact that the Kiwis are the only birds with curved nostrils. Contrary to most claims Kiwis have wings, but they are very small and difficult to spot in the fluffy feathers. Couples can live to 30 years, females are larger than males. In fact, Dad looks small while the mother hunts.

hooded seal Male arctic seals of this type have bulging hood of the skull. When provoked, angry or just brag a male hooded seal inflate their hoods. Unfortunately, because of global

warming causing the melting of Arctic ice, hooded seals have become an endangered species.

EchidnaEchidna is one of two mammals that lay eggs. While it may seem like a big hedgehog covered with creepers and timid creature is shy.

Echidna has a long, moist snout and more long tongue that used to fish for termites. There are 4 types of adder.

Penguin sparkling yellow eyesThis penguin inhabiting New Zealand, is the most rare and strange penguin in the world. It can dive to 120 meters depth and prefers

to nests in the forest instead of the beach. Due to the destruction of coastal forests, unusual penguin is endangered.

PlatypusIt is poisonous, has a duck beak, legs like an otter, a mammalian body and lay eggs. Platypus and echidna are the only monotreme

(mammals, lay eggs). They are a protected species, but they are killed by poachers.

Monito del Monte"The little mountain monkey" is from South America. It's pretty small - only 12 cm. They are nocturnal animals that eat meat and are known for its unusual tail, which

Can accumulate enough fat to double its size. This allows them to withstand long periods without food.

Some pictures of other protected animals