 After 3 and a half months of hard work and dedication, today we say goodbye to Antorcha, this Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) who, after suffering an electrocution, was left with all her left side paralyzed. With medications, physical therapy, good nutrition and a lot of attention, Torch again had movements and today he is able to use the arm almost perfectly, he can walk, climb, grab what he likes with his hands, but his leg is still very weak and the possibility of one day returning to the forest is very small. Even if his physical condition has improved, what worried us most in the last days was his emotional and psychological condition. The congos are very social animals and life in a group is essential for their well being, isolation can lead to a depression picture and for this reason we decided to move it to another center where there are other monkeys that like her, most likely will not return to nature, but they will be your new family. We hope that the transition is smooth for her and that she can soon be happy and adapted to her new home and her new family. Many thanks to Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary, who accepted to receive Antorcha and provide the quality of life necessary for their well-being, together with others of the same species. Despues de 3 meses y medio de mucho esfuerzo y dedicación, hoy nos despedimos de Antorcha, esta Mona Aulladora (Alouatta palliata) que tras sufrir una eletrocución, quedó con todo su lado izquierdo paralizado. Con medicaciones, terapia física, buena alimentación y mucha atención, Antorcha volvió a tener movimientos y hoy es capaz de utilizar el brazo casi que perfectamente, puede caminar, escalar, agarrar lo que le guste con las manos, pero su pierna aun sigue muy débil y la posibilidad de que vuelva algun dia a el bosque es muy pequeña.
Aun que su condición física tenga mejorado, lo que más nos preocupava en los ultimos dias era su condición emocional y psicológica. Los congos son animales muy sociales y la vida en grupo es esencial para su bien estar, el aislamento se les puede llevar a un cuadro de depresión y por este motivo decidimos trasladarla a otro centro donde existen otros monos que como ella, muy probablemente no volveran a la naturaleza, pero van a ser su nueva familia. Esperamos que la transición sea suave para ella y que pronto pueda estar feliz y adaptada a su nueva casa y su nueva familia. Muchas gracias a Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary, quienes aceptarón recibir a Antorcha y brindarle la calidad de vida necesaria para su bien estar, junto a otros de su misma espécie.
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The students from Primary 6 and 7 from Rasharkin Primary School, Northern Ireland 10 donated trees to our reforestation project in Costa Rica. Read the lovely papers they wrote on Deforestation. Follow their great example and help the rainforest.  Some very special visitors recently came to Kids Saving the Rainforest! Jeff Corwin is a biologist and conservationist well-known for his tv documentaries educating the public on wildlife. On December 8th he came to KSTR with his film crew for his weekly television show, Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin. Jeff & his crew worked with Dra Sofia Bernal, our dedicated veterinarian, and other members of our staff, filming in our clinic and rescue center. The footage will be included in an upcoming episode of the show, which airs on NBC.  They focused on our rescue and release efforts, and even accompanied Dra Bernal on the release of a Grey Crowned Squirrel Monkey named Cocorita! Coco came to KSTR after a concerned citizen found a child holding her. She showed signs of neurological damage and possible head trauma, but following her rehabilitation and final health check was finally ready to return to the wild. Jeff & his crew were able to join Dra Bernal as Coco was reunited with her troop. He also met Peanut. Orphaned when his mom was hit by a car in Costa Rica, now it’s been rescued by Kids Saving the Rainforest hopefully as it gets stronger, it will be released back into the rain forest where he belongs.  To learn more about Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin, you can visit http://www.littonweekendadventure.com/ocean-treks/
The Rainforest needs your help to stay alive, please help save it. Donate to our Reforestation Project, Wildlife Rescue Center, Wildlife Sanctuary or Wildlife Bridge Program. Every little bit counts!  The health of the animals resident in #KSTR is very important. That is why we make semi-annual reviews and take the opportunity to take blood samples, deworm them and check their physical condition. In the photo you can see Dr. Sofia Bernal, reviewing the Mono Cara-blanca (Cebus imitator) Hugo, who has been anesthetized for this procedure. Hugo is in very good physical condition, his teeth are in good condition and his hair is shiny and silky: this shows us that the well planned diet and the handling given to this animal works very well. Your blood tests are also within what is expected for a healthy monkey. A malnourished and stressed animal would have physical signs easily detectable, such as low muscle mass, dry hair, dry and dehydrated skin and teeth in poor condition. This all can happen in captivity when the handling is not given properly. At KSTR we have expert professionals to provide the best possible quality of life to the fauna protected by us. #HealthyAnimals #CapuchinMonkey #WildlifeExperts (Spanish) La salud de los animales residentes en #KSTR es muy importante. Por esto hacemos revisiones semestrales y aprovechamos para tomarles muestras de sangre, desparasitarlos y chequear su condición física. En la foto puedes ver la Dra. Sofia Bernal, revisando a el Mono Cara-blanca (Cebus imitator) Hugo, que ha sido anestesiado para este procedimiento. Hugo está en muy buena condición física, sus dientes están en buen estado y su pelo es brillante y sedoso: esto nos muestra que la dieta bien planeada y el manejo dado a este animal funciona muy bien. Sus pruebas de sangre también estan adentro de lo esperado para un mono saludable. Un animal mal nutrido y estresado tendria señales físicos facilmente detectables, como poca masa muscular, pelos secos, piel seca y deshidratada y dientes en mal estado. Esto todo puede pasar en cautiverio cuando el manejo no se dá de forma adecuada. En KSTR tenemos profesionales expertos para brindar la mejor calidad de vida posible a la fauna tutelada por nosotros. #HealthyAnimals #CapuchinMonkey #WildlifeExperts AuthorLarissa Calis |
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