Buenos Aires zoo officials say 3 endangered eagles to be released in the wild following rehab
By APWednesday, September 30, 2009
Argentine zoo to release 3 endangered eagles
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine zoo plans to release three endangered crowned eagles back into the wild after several months of rehabilitation during captivity.
The birds are to be taken to Catamarca, San Juan and La Pampa provinces Thursday for reintroduction into nature. Biologists will monitor them through tracking devices placed on their backs.
Trainer Andres Capdevielle says the raptors are the most threatened species of eagle in South America — fewer than 1,000 exist in the wild, according to a 2004 estimate.
Capdevielle said Wednesday that while at the Buenos Aires zoo, the birds’ rehabilitation program included frequent flights to rebuild muscle after captivity. One underwent surgery for a bullet wound in the foot.
Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Latin America And Caribbean, Recreation And Leisure, South America, Zoological Parks
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October 4, 2009: 3:42 pm
I don’t hear too much about this South American zoo, so this is great news. These eagles are indeed very endangered. Allen Nyhuis, Coauthor: America’s Best Zoos |
Allen Nyhuis