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Flashcards by Filomena Costa, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Filomena Costa
over 3 years ago
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Endangered animals
Five species fighting for survival in Portugal
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Lobo-Ibérico
Iberian Wolf
Canis Lupus signatus
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It is a subspecies of the gray wolf that occurs in the Northwest Iberian Peninsula. It is smaller than the rest of the European wolves and its coat is yellow-brown. The male is slightly bigger than the female and they live in packs of 2 to 10 individuals. It is a "Species in Danger" in Portugal and it is believed that there are less than 50 packs. |
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Lince-Ibérico
Iberian Lynx
Lynx Pardinus
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It is the only feline endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most endangered in the world. It has a dense pattern of black spots, has long limbs and a short tail. It has tufts of black fur on the ends of the ears and a kind of fur collar on each side of the face. It is a solitary and territorial species. Currently, its population is about 895 individuals. |
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Águia-Imperial-Ibérica
Iberian Imperial Eagle
Aquila Adalberti
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Bird of prey endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, which is among the rarest in the world and one of the most endangered in Europe. It has a strong and sharp beak and claws. It is monogamous and territorial. In the 70s it came to be considered extinct. However, in 2018 there was a population of 17 couples in Portugal. |
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Abutre-preto
Black Vulture
Aegypius monachus
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It is the largest bird of prey in Europe and it is a scavanger. It has a very dark plumage and its wings are long and wide. It has no head feathers , its legs are grey and its beak is brown. Its wingspan can reach 3 m and its weigth can reach 12,5 kg. In 2010, it re-nested in Portugal and now there are about 10 couples. |
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