Endangered and threatened species of the Tropical Andes

Endangered Species:
  1. Jaguar: Protection of the jaguar includes it's inclusion in the Conservation on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the detailed work of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the prohibition of Jaguar in countries like the United States and Nicaragua, and in countries including Mexico and Costa Rica hunting is only permitted if it is a "problem animal". The Paseo del Jaguar is also a conversation attempt that consists of the connection of refuges and conservation corridors.
  2. Yellow- Tailed Woolly Monkey: Protected by Evolutionary Distinct & Globally Endangered (EDGE), as well as the Neotropical Primate Conservation which also helps reforestation and sustainable development. 
Threatened Species:
  1. Spectacled Bear: Large amount of protected land (48,000 km^2) which include reserves and national parks, though not adequately protected, as many of these places are too small or too isolated ot maintain the bear population. Workshops are also offered to assist in the care and conservation of the Spectacled Bear. The Spectacled Bear can also be found in Appendix I of CITES.
  2. Mountain Coati: Protected game species resolution in Venezuela, though not protected in Colombia or Ecuador.

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