The 'fauna of Venezuela' consists of a huge variety of unique
animals; some 23% of
reptilian and 50% of
amphibian species that inhabit the country are
endemic to
Venezuela. Overall, around 8,000 species (the world's 5th highest total) are endemic to the country.
References
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BBC News.
New species uncovered in Venezuela.
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Global Forest Watch.
Venezuela: Overview