While the capybaras have certainly been receiving a lot of attention, our veterinarians have been hard at work treating and rehabilitating a number of other animals that found themselves here at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center:
Here are just some recent stories of animals recently brought to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center:
Turtle Hit By A Car
A turtle entered our sanctuary with a severe fracture. The back part of its shell came off when it was hit by a car. Luckily, someone contacted the proper authorities and the team got to work in helping this injured animal.
By using an epoxy, the team was able to secure the shell back onto the turtle. It looks almost as good as new! The turtle will now undergo a rehabilitation process.
Many people do not realize that turtles do have nerves in their shells, so they can feel when this area is injured. Hopefully now, this turtle will feel much better!
If you come across an injured animal when you’re in Costa Rica, contact a local SINAC office or notify the police.
Electrocuted Sloth
An injured toe-toed sloth was brought to our veterinary team after it was electrocuted. It suffered burns on its left arm and paw. The team will work hard to treat the wounds and hopefully re-released the sloth back into the wild one day.
Our team may use a number of techniques involving lasers, skin grafting, and other treatments. Sloths can suffer from these electrocutions due to loss of habitat. Instead of climbing a tree, a sloth on the move might be tempted to travel along power lines instead.
We hope this animal will make a full recovery.
Looking to help electrocuted or injured animals? Consider our adoption program!
Rescued Axolotls
Axolotls have made it to our sanctuary, and several can be spotted in the Reptile House. These animals are native to Mexico, and cannot survive in the wild here in Costa Rica.
Due to games like Minecraft, the axolotl has become very popular on social media, which increases the risk that it will be taken from the wild and kept as a pet. Please remember that axolotls need very specific conditions to live, and do not do well in fish tanks or small ponds. It’s better to have one in a video game than in real life!
Because we cannot release these animals, they will become permanent residents of our sanctuary. We will strive to give them the best, most natural life possible!
Looking to get involved with helping wild animals? Check out our courses and other opportunities!
