Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

March to June in this corner of southern Mexico is a time full of contrasts, challenges, and survival stories for wildlife. In the first quarter of the year, we are in the dry season, while in the second quarter the rains begin. Both periods coincide at the same time with the breeding season for most birds and other animal groups such as mammals. This year in particular our region had a dry season with extremely hot weather that caused devastating fires throughout the country. The rains, on the other hand, came late and with excessive wind loads and intense storms. These conditions pose enormous challenges for wildlife, as we tell you in the following stories:

After the devastating fires near the city, an Anteater or Tamandua, known as "Jobita", ventured into a populated area in search of food. Unfortunately, she was attacked by dogs. Although she was sheltered with us and we provided intensive care for several days, Jobita was unable to overcome her injuries and died due to a perforated kidney.

After a stormy day, Paquita, a chick White-fronted Parrot, fell from her nest in an urban park. In her valiant attempts to escape, she was hit by a cat that caused a painful wing fracture. We surgically repaired the bone, and she is currently recovering.

Strong winds hit a private garden, where a young man found a small hummingbird lying on the ground. It was brought to us. With patience and creativity, we managed to feed it and recreate its habitat to facilitate its recovery.

In a wooded area of the city, after strong winds and storm, a baby owl was found under a fallen tree. He was only a few days old, so his eyes were still closed. From that moment on, we have given him all the care and love necessary for his adecuate development. We feed him every four hours, observing all the changes he has had during his stay with us. We are confident that he will be able to reintegrate to his natural habitat, very soon.

A mother opossum was nesting on the side of a road. Excessive rain destroyed her nest and left her and her young exposed. The mother was fatally injured by a dog, leaving her babies stranded. We have cared for them and fed them until they have reached the appropriate weight and size to return them to the wild.