A day with great environmental impact was experienced Since then, there have been more than 30 wild animals in the province of Córdoba They were returned to their natural habitat after being held in captivity due to illegal trade or domestic possession.
The operation was led by Environmental Police It was carried out in the city in collaboration with technical teams for fauna restoration Colachangain the heart of the Little Sierras.
The scene gathered specialists, authorities and several neighbors who came to witness the return of the native species to nature.
The animals that have regained their freedom include 25 little birds, six large birds, two weasels, a wildcat And a gray fox. All specimens were caught in different parts of Córdoba and then recovered through a series of operations Environmental Police and other provincial forces.
According to experts The illegal wildlife trade remains one of the biggest threats to local biodiversity. The capture and keeping of wild animals leads to ecological imbalances and endangers endangered species.
After the rescues, every specimen was lost a restoration process in the Biodiversity Park and the Tatucarreta Reserve. During this time, veterinarians and biologists assessed their health, created conditions for their physical recovery, and trained them to find food and shelter on their own.
The preparation of each sample included clinical examinations, health treatments and an important period of behavioral readjustment. Only when experts confirmed that they could survive without human intervention was their release approved.
According to the portal El Doce.tvthe chosen location, Colachangais part of the Little Sierras and has optimal conditions for the reintroduction of fauna.
A few months ago, the province of Córdoba also… Environmental Policedepending on Ministry of Environment and Circular Economy this province, along with Biodiversity Parkconducted a new release of wildlife on the banks of the Second riverin the rural area of Cosmewithin the department Holy Mary.
The actions included the reintegration of 15 specimens of different species into their environment. These animals were rescued during control operations and then housed in the biodiversity park’s wildlife center, where they received veterinary care until they were released into their natural environment. Release site selection was determined based on the range and habitat needs of each species.
The tasks were completed after a mandatory health quarantine and rehabilitation period. The released specimens include a gray fox, a gray weasel, two Vizcacher owls, four barn owls, a carancho, an alicucú, a chimango and four fire brats.
The Minister of Environment and Circular Economy, Victoria Flores, took part in the operation; the Secretary of the Environmental Police, Adrián Rinaudo; Technicians and employees of the Biodiversity Park of the Municipality of Córdoba.
The wildlife center of the biodiversity park regularly receives small birds, so-called Passerineswho remained in captivity. In most cases, these specimens have malnutrition or less attractive plumage, which is due to inadequate nutrition or housing conditions.
For these animals The recovery process primarily consists of a short quarantine aimed at stabilizing them and restoring their nutrition before release.
However, in some cases, a longer procedure is required due to severe injuries. One of the most recent cases involves a Gray fox who was admitted with a severe head injury caused by a blow.
Several barn owls must have gone through a similar process when they were only a few weeks old as young.
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