In an operation conducted by the National Police, a Palmer Bear was seized (Mirmecophaga tridactyla) who was in captivity in the municipality of Dibulla.

The individual was handed over to professionals from the Biodiversity and Strategic Ecosystems area of ​​Corpoguajira., who were in charge of his rehabilitation.

According to the veterinary medical evaluation, the Palm Bear had several bruises, lacerations on his front legs and he was in a state of dehydration.

After receiving the necessary care at the Casa Ecológica Foundation, It was introduced into its natural habitat in the Bello Horizonte area. (Dibulla). Additionally, twelve Cardoneros Parakeets were released (Forpus passerinus) and two armadillos (Dasypus novemcintus), that were seized in recent days by the Highway Police.

The trafficking and commercialization of species represents the greatest global threat to fauna, after habitat destruction. Corpoguajira invites the community in general to report any illegal activity against our biodiversity to the telephone numbers 310 6581142 , 318 585 8383 and 301 6008358