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Wildlife rescue and conservation in Latin America

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Wildlife conservation and rescue operations continue across several Latin American countries involving various species and monitoring strategies. In Colombia, Cornare is rehabilitating a white-tailed eagle and a black vulture following firearm-related injuries in the Oriente Antioqueño region. In Medellín, authorities are managing a vulnerable pygmy marmoset; due to its high level of habituation to humans from prolonged captivity, officials are considering a living collection with conservation programs as immediate release could jeopardize its survival. Additionally, in Santander, the CDMB has installed motion-sensor camera traps in the Tona River basin to monitor native species and track animal movements to assist in creating species inventories and conservation strategies for this vital water source. species. A large-scale conservation strategy remains active within the Cornare jurisdiction, covering 48 Civil Society Natural Reserves across 18 municipalities. Supported supported by Masbosques through a Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) scheme involving an investment of approximately $380 million, the program provides bimonthly economic incentives to landowners for biodiversity protection, utilizing 58 camera traps across 24 reserves. million. In Argentina, an aguará guazú was rescued in Córdoba, while in Río Colorado, authorities rescued an endangered yellow cardinal from a private residence. Recent recent operations in Catamarca also uncovered clandestine depots containing over 50 wild birds held in overcrowded and poor conditions. Following anonymous tips, raids in the Capital and Valle Viejo areas revealed animals suffering from malnutrition and physical damage. Specialists warned that some rescued specimens may never return to their natural habitats due to irreversible physical consequences of captivity. Environmental groups have criticized the Ministry of Water, Energy and Environment for insufficient patrolling, and legal actions are underway to dismantle commercial networks exploiting regional biodiversity. networks. In Chile, farmers in Córdoba, the Bío Bío region are on alert following reports of puma attacks on sheep in BioCórdoba Entity and Environmental Police recently released ten rehabilitated animals, including a juvenile Jabiru stork, several small birds, and lagoon turtles, into the Quilaco area. Meanwhile, in Mar Chiquita region. In Mexico, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) released 33 rehabilitated animals, including hawks, a gray fox, cacomixtles, and rattlesnakes, into the Cerro de las Navajas area following medical and behavioral evaluations. In Guatemala, military and fire rescue personnel successfully released a gray fox into its natural habitat in San José, Escuintla.

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  1. 2026-10-22 23:17 UTC Wildlife rescue and conservation in Latin America
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  4. 2026-10-04 20:22 UTC Wildlife rescue and conservation in Latin America
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