The majority of new arrivals at the Center have either been attacked by dogs, electrocuted or are orphaned babies. Though many people think opossums are dirty, they are actually great to have around. One opossum can eat more than 5,000 ticks a year, helping to control Lyme disease!
Frequently electrocuted, orphaned babies or occasionally relocating healthy animals from their dens.
Usually arrive having been confiscated due to illegal trafficking. All 6 species of wildcats in Costa Rica are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, illegal trafficking, etc. The most frequent wild cats that we receive are:
The main examples of mustelid in the region are the Greater Grison or the Tayra and are usually admitted into the Center having been hit by a car or orphaned.
Squirrels, agoutis and pacas. The main reasons they need our help is after an attack by a dog or cat or falling from a tree. Babies are frequently found as orphans.
Any other animal that arrives for any reason, we treat and try to reintroduce back into the wild if it is possible.
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