when we go to the Types of animals that exist, you can find some that due to their characteristics stand out above the rest, these are exotic animals. In the world there is any kind of insect, mammal or bird that has been attached to this classification. Join us to know all the insights about exotic animals that inhabit the earth.
Exotic Animals, what are they?
Surely you will askwhat are exotic animals? basically they are defined as a species of alternative animals to those that are normally known, be it a cat, a rabbit, a dog or another. These are animals that generally live in tropical climates, however, they can be seen in other parts of the world according to their animal nature. Many mammals can also belong to the class of exotic animals.
Types of Exotic Animals of the world
Currently, several exotic animals can be found in different parts of the world, many of them are considered a protected species according to the culture of each country, below, we present you what are exotic animals best known:
slow lorises
Better known as the Slow Loris, it is a species of primate that lives on the Asian continent, it is one of the slowest exotic animals to move, hence its curious name. The origins of this animal have not been known as such, since few fossil remains have been found of this species.
This monkey has had to develop a method of defense against its predators in view of how slow it is, for this reason it has a gland in its armpits that secretes poison. The monkey licks the poison and when it is combined with its saliva the lethal toxins are activated, when it is threatened it bites its predators. This poison is also smeared on the fur of their young for any predators that wish to approach them.
Motivated by the actions of the human being, this animal belongs to the list of exotic animals in danger of extinction, not only because of the degradation of their habitat, but also because of their hunting to trade them illegally. Its protection has been taken into account by different government entities.
However, despite all these measures in which it includes agreements with CITES and being protected by the IUCN; They can still be found in illegal sales in different exotic markets on the Asian continent and even on the black market on the Internet.
Today you cannot have a Loris monkey like any of your Domestic animals, since it is illegal to keep them in captivity, not only because of how difficult it is for a mother to let her calf go, but also because of the poison they excrete. Although there are traffickers who cut their teeth to avoid possible poisoning of buyers of this type of animal.
the tapir
It is estimated that it has been inhabiting the earth for more than 50 million years. It is part of the mammalian animals that are within this classification, it is a large animal that feeds on herbs and plants of various types, it can be found in forests located on the Asian continent, as well as in Central and South America. south.
Among its characteristics you can see a trunk that is quite useful, basically it is a fairly peaceful mammal, but it is in danger of extinction as a result of illegal hunting, the degradation of its habitats and the low birth rate they have. .
mandarin duck
It is part of the bird family and is native to countries such as Russia, China and Japan; later it was integrated into the European community for being a very interesting duck thanks to its unusual colors. The male duck has different colors on its body, it combines orange, blue, fuchsia and brown, making it, without a doubt, an exotic animal.
Being an animal close to water, it settles in places near a lagoon or pond that is used for swimming. They are known in Asia to be a symbol of good fortune and married love. It is normally part of the conjugal union ceremony between a couple.
pink grasshopper
It is part of the insect family and is certainly quite unusual; you would never expect to find a pink grasshopper. The reason why they have this color is due to a recessive gene, which has developed in its entirety, while in the rest of the grasshoppers that we are used to seeing this does not happen.
It is one of the exotic animals that is not in danger, since due to its bright color it is quite unusual, in the eyes of predators, who commonly eat these insects when they are green or brown.
Sea Dragon
Surely you have ever seen or heard of seahorses, the sea dragon belongs to their family. It is native to Australian waters and its figure resembles a leaf, this being very useful when it comes to going unnoticed by predators. It is considered one of the most demanded exotic animals in the world.
Although it is true they can be protected from predators, but they are not saved from human beings who capture them due to their curious shape. In view of their striking appearance they are used by collectors and natural medicines. They are currently under strict protection under Australian law and are not considered an endangered species.
The only way to be able to capture these species is to exhibit them in aquariums, however, it is a quite expensive process since special permits are required from the competent entities, in this way an adequate habitat is guaranteed, although they usually die when they are in captivity.
the giant scalloped
It is a giant insect that belongs to the hundred-foot family, it is native to lowlands such as Jamaica, Colombia, the islands of Trinidad and Venezuela. What makes it impressive is that it feeds on meat, be it rodents, amphibians, some reptiles and more.
Among its physiognomic characteristics, it exceeds 30 centimeters in length and in its jaw it has large pincers that inject poison, its toxin causes enormous pain and weakens its prey and/or predator. Although its venom is not lethal to humans, there is a case of death in Venezuela due to the bite of this insect.
Caulophryne Jordani
You may never be able to have a close encounter with this species, since it lives deep in the oceans, in places where sunlight does not reach and the pressure of the water would destroy any other animal immediately. It makes use of an organ that generates lighting and thus attracts prey to eat.
In view of how difficult it is for this species to find a mate at the bottom of the ocean, the males take advantage of their small size to stay inside the female and thus fertilize the female throughout their lives.
The Japanese Macaque
They belong to the primate family and are native to the Jigokudani province. It is the only breed of this species that can withstand the coldest climates, and this is thanks to its thick coat of hair that offers them the right body temperature. They have no problem with the presence of human beings in their habitat.
In addition to being homosexual and heterosexual, they mate with each other, throughout the day they love to shower in the hot springs, however, they maintain a strict admission protocol in them, since only those of higher hierarchy have exclusive benefits in these waters.
Liger
It is a hybrid resulting from a crossing of the lion (male) and tiger (female). This great hybrid is capable of measuring up to 4 meters in length and all the males of its species are sterile, therefore, they are not capable of reproducing. Another of the names by which it is known is Tigrón, the result of a male tiger and a female lioness.
Pink dolphin
It seems to come out of a dream, but it is real and lives in the waters of the Amazon and in the Orinoco basin, it is considered one of the most incredible exotic animals due to its attitudes and its pink color. It usually eats small river turtles, crustaceans and even fish. At present it is not known how many individuals there are, for this reason it is part of the list of Species extinction IUCN Endangered.
Some species have been taken from their natural habitat and are kept in captivity in some aquatic centers for tourists to see, although they are complicated species to train. Removing them from their natural habitat results in them not being able to reproduce and increasing their mortality rate.
Atelopus frog
The frogs of the «Atelopus» family stand out for having bright colors such as fuchsia, blue, yellow and even black. They are small frogs that are mostly kept in captivity as they are victims of constant abuse by people who take them to keep them as pets.
the pangolin
Also known as Manis, it is a mammal with an armor of scales that lives in forested areas of the African and Asian continents. This animal has powerful legs with which they dig into the ground to hide and make burrows, legs strong enough to break a human bone. A method of defense that they possess; is the secretion of acids to ward off predators.
These animals can also live with a partner or are kept alone if necessary. Its meat is highly demanded in China, its armor is used for inefficient medicines and its body is used to keep them as relics, for these reasons it is in danger of extinction and its population decreases every day.
Fennec fox
This mammal is also known as the Desert Fox, the reason for that name is that they live in hot regions such as the Sahara and Saudi Arabia, places that suit them perfectly due to their temperature; they make use of their long ears to catch the air to cool their body.
Although it is true that it is not a threatened species, its trade is regulated by international treaties. This species of foxes are smaller than normal, weighing only 2 kilograms at most and measuring 20 centimeters. It is also considered one of the most beautiful exotic animals on earth.
andean toucan
In the Ecuadorian region it is considered one of the most important animals for belonging to the Andean zone, where it has been living for several years since it is a perfect place for it. However, it is in danger of extinction due to constant hunting by human beings; this has become a problem, which over the years has worsened.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
The parrot of Guayaquil
the andean condor
This bird is part of the Cathartidae family, is closely related to the well-known California condor and can normally be found in the Andes mountain range, although it is true that it is not an extremely endangered species, it is also found in risk due to the constant abuses against it by human beings. They are species that cannot be kept in captivity as they die over time.
Harpy eagle
