The activity was carried out within the framework of the Reintroduction of Critically Endangered Species program, an alliance between Corpoguajira, CCX and the George Dahl Hydrobiological Foundation.

Director Corpoguajira, Luis Medina Toro, while introducing one of the needle alligators into its natural environment.

In the Bello Horizonte wetland (Dibulla), the introduction of fifty needle caimans was carried out (A sharp crocodile), as part of the actions carried out by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira (Corpoguajira), within the framework of the conservation plan for this species, in the coastal zone of the department.

The reptiles, Known by the Wayúu indigenous people as “Kayüushi”, They were returned to their habitat after a growth process under controlled conditions at the Paso de Corpoguajira Home., through the intervention of experts from the Ecosystems and Biodiversity area of ​​the environmental authority of the region and the George Dahl Hydrobiological Foundation, to improve the chances of survival in their natural environment, where mortality may be higher than 90 percent, in its first phase of life.

During the reproductive period of the year 2011, were collected 12 nests that were incubated by hand in the sector, from which a population of 110 neonates that were lifted during 12 months. From this group, 50 specimens were in ideal health and size conditions (80 cm long) to be reintroduced to the natural environment, in order to achieve the recovery of the population.

Director Corpoguajira, Luis Medina Toro and the President of CCX, Leonardo Moretzsohn; during the introduction of needle alligators, in the Bello Horizonte wetland.

The activity was supported by CCX, company that supports Corpoguajira in different actions aimed at protecting and conserving biodiversity in the department. It was carried out in the private reserve Wetland of Bello Horizonte, taking into account its location relatively far from urban centers, which significantly reduces the risk of loss of juveniles due to poaching..

The report of the International Union for Conservation of Nature-IUCN, warns that the needle caiman population is currently in danger of extinction, reason why Corpoguajira, CCX and the George Dahl Hydrobiological Foundation, have decided to work together for its preservation.

The liberation, was preceded by an environmental education day with community members, which has actively participated in the implementation of the caiman and babillas conservation program, through their beach monitoring training, protection, management and incubation of nests to control natural losses due to predation, flood and looting, and thus contribute to the population recovery of the species.

Among the threats that affect the survival of needle caimans, among others are the accelerated destruction of their habitat, extraction or hunting of all ages, the use of eggs, your skin and the imminent rise of the tourism industry.

It is expected that as the reintroduced alligators grow, the condition of the wetland improves in all its ecosystem services, since this species controls and improves fish populations and favors the irrigation process of flooded forests that are located in surrounding areas with its transfer..