Animals
National Animal
Palmchat“We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us.”
A.D.Williams
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Red snapper, patagonian toothfish, greenback trout, barracudas, eels, nurse sharks.
Birds:
Flamingos, herons, cigua palmeras, parakeets, mockingbirds, swallows, crows, pigeons.
Land mammals:
Rice, mice, ferrets.
Snakes and insects:
Boa snakes, green/rhinoceros iguanas, lizards, geckos.
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
Open trucks taking animals to slaughter houses. Animal fights are common and include rooster, dog and even Betta fish.
In theCountryside
Animals such as cows, horses, mules, and donkeys are used for for agriculture/transportation purposes. Tied up animals.
Ratings for Dominican Republic Animals
On passing laws sanctioning cruelty to animals (from A -best- to G -worst) according to the World Animal Protection Index:
Not Rated
Hunting or poaching:
Hunted is allowed with a permit, although these requirements are not commonly enforced.
Animal fights:
Rooster fighting is common and is watched + gambled on by many. Dog fights and Betta fish fights also occur.
Sanctuaries to visit or volunteer:
N/A
We have not included the treatment of animals in the meat/fur/leather industries, zoos or circuses, animal testing as it unfortunately still happens in most countries.
