Birds
Breeding of scarlet macaws in artificial nests.
In this year 2016, the macaws (Ara macao) of the NATUWA Sanctuary perform a great breeding task, ten young chicks are almost ready to leave
14 May, 2016
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Birds
Cotorra (Amazona albifrons)
A juvenile of Cotorra (Amazona albifrons) entered the sanctuary of NATUWA parrots. This one was found by a person in the Center of Puntarenas and
12 May, 2016
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Environmental education
Northern Crested Caracara Caracara cheriway
NATUWA Sanctuary welcomed a Northern Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway), who has an injury to his right wing and can not fly. SINAC officials came to help the
10 May, 2016
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Racoon ( Procyon Procyon )
A Raccoon was brought to the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA by the Puntarenas security forces. The animal was tied with a leash around its neck. Its captors
22 April, 2016
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Birds
Pygmy Owl ( Glaucidium costaricanum )
A SINAC Team brought two pygmy owls to the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA. They are in recovery to be released as soon as possible.
20 April, 2016
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In breeding
White-faced monkey ( Cebus imitator )
On April 18 arrived a white-faced monkey (Cebus imitator), by officials of SINAC. The animal was the victim of humans who kidnapped it from the forest
18 April, 2016
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In breeding
Coyote pups ( Canis latrans )
Coyote pups ( Canis latrans) Two coyote cubs were orphaned after a farmer killed their mother because it hunted their pets – chickens, goats and sheep.
12 April, 2016
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Environmental education
Tapir Birth (Tapirus bairdii)
Today, our beloved tapir named Bribrí (Tapirus bairdii) has given birth to her new baby. They were 403 days of gestation and the young tapir was born weighing
10 April, 2016
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Environmental education
Dental check-up and cleaning for the Jaguars
A special thank you to Dr. Veterinarian Randall Arguedas and his team as they conducted an annual clinical check for the three Jaguars living in
9 April, 2016
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Birds
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Four barn owl chicks arrived to the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA. Its nest was found in a church in the city of Puntarenas. SINAC officials
8 April, 2016
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Environmental education
Parrots
Today the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA welcomed four red-cockaded parrots (Amazona autumnalis) and two black pompadour (Amazona farinosa). These six birds came from the Osa Peninsula.
5 April, 2016
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Birds
Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis)
Monday night at about 7:00 pm arrived these three parakeets (Brotogeris jugularis) to the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA. The Public Force from Esparza, from a seizure of these
4 April, 2016
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