Chilean wildlife rehabilitated and released into natural habitats

Various wild animals have been successfully released back into their natural habitats in Chile following rehabilitation processes.

In the Malloa region, a güiña (Leopardus guigna) was released into a precordilleran area in Los Maquis. The feline was found as a weakened cub and underwent eleven months of care at the Hacienda Cauquenes Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. This effort was a collaborative project involving the University of O’Higgins, Codelco, and the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). To ensure the animal maintained its natural instincts, specialists minimized human contact during the rehabilitation process to prevent domestication.

In the Antofagasta region, a purple tagua, a culpeo fox, and a juvenile vicuña were also released into the precordillera. These animals were rehabilitated at the University of Antofagasta’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (CRRFS) in coordination with the SAG. The release took place in areas with abundant water, food, and shelter to support their survival and successful reintegration into the wild.