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 did not perceive that the…
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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.
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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 for use as a pet.…
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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. With just a few days…
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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 10kg. The mother and child…
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Dental check-up and cleaning for the Jaguars
Veterinario Randall Arguedas, trabajando con los jaguares.
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 the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA. The…
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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 said they were attacking the…
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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. SINAC officials from the Osa…
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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 animals from a person carrying them…
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Senior Citizens visit NATUWA
Here in NATUWA, we had the pleasure of enjoying a trail tour from a group of friendly, elderly people from Esparza de Puntarenas. The ladies and gentlemen were amazed to…
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