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Pygmy tamarin rescued from wildlife trafficking in Medellín
An adult female pygmy tamarin (Cebuella pygmaea), a primate species native to the Amazonian forests of Colombia, was voluntarily surrendered to the Wildlife Care, Valuation, and Rehabilitation Center (CAVR) in the Aburrá Valley.
Specialists noted that the animal shows a high degree of habituation to humans resulting from extended time in captivity, which may complicate its potential release back into the wild. The species is currently listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the Biodiversity Atlas of Colombia.
This incident highlights ongoing issues with wildlife trafficking in the region. According to the Metropolitan Area, six pygmy tamarins have been brought to the CAVR since 2014. Experts are currently evaluating the animal's health and behavior to determine if it can be returned to nature or if it should be placed in a conservation-linked living collection.
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Centro de Atención, Valoración y Rehabilitación de Fauna Silvestre · Medellín · Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The pygmy tamarin is classified as Vulnerable (VU) in the Biodiversity Atlas of Colombia. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six pygmy tamarins have been brought to the CAVR since 2014. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The rescued pygmy tamarin is an adult female with a high degree of habituation to humans due to prolonged captivity. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com