In Guarne they find three types of dead wild animals, Cornare conducts an investigation. Photo: Archive
The discovery of 16 dead buzzards in the Montañés village of the municipality of Guarne It has the environmental authorities of Eastern Antioquia worried. In addition to these, they also found a lifeless opossum and a turpial
Preliminary information indicates that these species would have been victims of a macabre illegal hunt that would be carried out for fun.
«We are doing a necropsy on all the bodies to determine the cause of death.e (…) We are also relying on a toxicology laboratory where we are going to send samples to determine if it could have been due to poisoning,” said Alejandra Páramo Martínez, veterinarian at Fuana Silvestre de Cornare.
The professionals of Cornare Care and Assessment Center They also found three buzzards in critical condition that were treated by the entity.
They ask to report
From Cornare, they asked citizens to report any suspicious activity related to the hunting of wild species since collaboration between authorities, the community and the Environmental Police is essential to preserve wildlife and maintain ecological balance.
They recalled that, in the case of buzzards, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Its main function includes the decomposition of organic matter, which contributes to the health of the environment, so the disappearance of this species can have serious consequences on the food chain and the ecological balance of the region.
Horning, on the other hand, has implemented education campaigns to inform the population about the importance of protecting the environment. The institutions are focused on the promotion of biodiversity, as well as the implementation of strategies that promote respect for natural resources.
2024-10-06 00:06:22
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