Animales... ¿en peligro de extinción o en peligro de que los extingamos?

This paper presents the issue of endangered species from a Law & Economic's perspective. In this way, instead of defending the creation of legal mechanisms oriented to public protection of animals (seen as a heritage of humanity), the author maintains the reasons why animals should be considered under a private property regime that provides incentives for their care and for productivity. © 2009 Universidad de Talca, Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales.