Rescue of an Ocelot Found in the Urban Area of Puerto Suárez | Rescatan a un ocelote hallado en la zona urbana de Puerto Suárez

By Correo del Sur:

The feline was found with apparent injuries and transferred for evaluation, while authorities coordinate specialized care and remind the public of the importance of reporting wildlife in urban areas.

El ocelote que fue encontrado en la zona urbana de ese municipio, tras el llamado de los lugareños.

The ocelot that was found in the urban area of the municipality after local residents alerted authorities.

A specimen of ocelot, which is presumed to have injuries, was rescued in the urban area of the municipality of Puerto Suárez, in Santa Cruz, after neighbors raised the alarm, the National Service of Protected Areas (Sernap) reported on Tuesday.

The rescue was carried out by the protection team of the Otuquis National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (PN-ANMI), in coordination with the Autonomous Municipal Government of Puerto Suárez.

According to the report, during the preliminary evaluation it is presumed that the feline has injuries, so authorities are awaiting the arrival of the Wildlife Unit of the Santa Cruz Governor’s Office to conduct the corresponding diagnosis and determine the actions needed for its recovery.

In addition, the Municipal Government of Puerto Suárez is seeking support so that the specimen can receive specialized care.

Sernap personnel explained that the presence of wild animals in urban areas may be related to the search for food, the loss or alteration of their habitat, pressure on ecosystems, or situations of stress.

The Otuquis National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is one of the country’s main biodiversity refuges and is home to important populations of wildlife, including the ocelot.

The agency highlighted the importance of the public promptly reporting the presence of wild animals to facilitate the intervention of the competent authorities and contribute to the protection and conservation of species.

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