Profepa protected 985 wild animals in Mexico during October

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) reported interventions involving 985 wild animals across 29 state offices in Mexico during October 2026. These actions included 264 rescues, 372 voluntary surrenders, 136 seizures, and 213 confiscations.

Of the total animals handled, 462 were released back into their natural habitats, while 506 were transferred to care and protection facilities. Unfortunately, 17 deaths were reported. The species involved included sea and land turtles, crocodiles, snakes, iguanas, parrots, macaws, birds of prey, opossums, raccoons, spider monkeys, and black bears.

Nayarit recorded the highest number of animals with 187 cases, followed by Tamaulipas with 124, Morelos with 114, and Quintana Roo with 85. Notable successes included the release of 178 Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings in Nayarit and the release of 68 palm chipmunks in Quintana Roo.