7 animals died after zoos closed in Costa Rica
- May 17, 2024
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The Costa Rican authorities reported this Friday death of 7 animals after the closure of zoos in the country a week agowhile some 180 remain in quarantine and
The Costa Rican authorities reported this Friday death of 7 animals after the closure of zoos in the country a week agowhile some 180 remain in quarantine and under the close supervision of specialists.
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) clarified that more than 180 animals transferred from zoos to the shelter are still in the shelter. “under constant supervision and with good adaptation”but regretted it death of two deer, tepescuintle and four birdswhich will undergo an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
“The deaths may be related to the conditions in which the animals are kept and kept in captivity.”which may contribute to a greater predisposition due to nutritional conditions, age and limited enclosure space and species,” MINAE pointed out.
The ministry explained that “ “Capturing wild animals is unnatural.” because “They can’t express their natural behavior completely, and it causes them constant stress.”
The organization later added.
Years of captivity with little stimulation and in small enclosures with few natural elements can increase stress. In addition, the lack of complete information on the health and care of each animal, because the trust (which ran the zoos) did not provide clinical and management records, increases the risks of any procedures and follow-up.
last weekend Costa Rica has closed two public zoos in San Jose and Santa Ana.approximately 15 km west of the capital, consisting of the country’s policy against the fishing of wild species.
Most animals taken from zoos cannot be returned to their natural habitat after years of captivity.therefore, they were transferred to refuge centers or “safe havens” where they would live in conditions similar to their habitat.
“We are currently looking for gradual adaptation to new conditions of detention. This is why all processes are carried out slowly, promoting their well-being and trying to reduce stress in this new stage of their lives,” added MINAE.
The Simon Bolivar Zoo, which operated for 104 years in the Costa Rican capital, and the Santa Ana Conservation Center on the outskirts of San Jose were closed last weekend in an operation in which veterinarians, biologists and other specialists from state universities and MINAE took part.
MINAE, the owner of the land, has decided not to transfer the management of zoos to Fundazoo and to close the activities of those places that will converted to city parks, botanical gardens or forests.
The ministry stated that it intends to control private animal keeping sites existing today and which operate, subject to appropriate permits, to help ensure that captive wildlife actually contributes to species conservation and promotes citizen understanding of ecological processes.
In Costa Rica, a country internationally recognized for its environmental policies, trafficking, trading and keeping wild animals in captivity is illegal and punishable by up to three years in prison.
EFE
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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