Yet, due to deforestation, habitat destruction, climate change, and hunting, many species are endangered.
The Amazon rainforest boasts some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Yet, due to deforestation, habitat destruction, climate change, and hunting, many species are endangered. The red uakari is an arboreal primate with a bright red face and critically endangered due to hunting and habitat destruction. Poison dart frogs pack a punch with toxic skin, but are also endangered due to habitat loss. The giant river otter has also become endangered due to excessive hunting. Plants also are vulnerable to endangerment. The Pau Brasil is being over-harvested for strings of the tree to make bows and instruments.