The release of these individuals serves to repopulate the species ecosystems that ensure the biological balance.

Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira from its responsibility as the highest environmental authority in the territory guajiro, promotes conservation and good environmental practices for the preservation of species of fauna and flora present in different ecosystems.

This time the Corporation and the company Cerrejón are articulated to release 542 hicoteas youth (Trachemys calirostris) and 28 babillas (Caiman crocodilus) also young, in the reserve civil society La Esperanza, located in the village of Mingueo, Township Dibulla.

This wetland being ideal for release since the species are naturally swampy areas and for this summer season is one of the only places with water supply, ensuring the survival of these species.

Corpoguajira on other occasions has also released reptiles in the area, thanks to the support of the owners of the reserves involved in conservation programs involving marine reptiles Turtles, the alligator, the alligators and birds of this region.

The species that were released were from the limelight and valuation of the company Cerrejón, through a program of collecting eggs of these species, in order to protect their incubation ensuring the survival of offspring.

Hicoteas particularly vulnerable state encentran in some regions by the traditions of consumption especially in Easter season, therefore invites you to denounce Corpoguajira hunting, consumption, marketing of species at risk in different service channels.