CAV de Cartagena atendió más de 2.600 animales silvestres en 2025
El Centro de Atención y Valoración (CAV) del EPA Cartagena se consolidó durante el último año como un refugio clave para la fauna silvestre en la ciudad. En total, fueron atendidos 2.661 animales entre ejemplares rescatados, decomisados y entregados de manera voluntaria, cifra que representa un aumento significativo frente a años anteriores.
TL;DR
- The EPA Cartagena CAV attended to 2,661 wild animals, including rescued, confiscated, and voluntarily surrendered individuals.
- This represents a significant increase compared to previous years, attributed to a strengthened technical team.
- Birds were the most admitted species, primarily due to being kept in cages or captivity, with species like canaries and parrots being common.
- Reptiles demonstrated greater resilience, resulting in a higher survival and release rate.
- A total of 1,820 animals (birds, mammals, and reptiles) were released into natural reserves and regions.
- 310 animals did not survive due to injuries from accidents, mistreatment, or prolonged captivity.
- EPA Cartagena urges citizens to protect wildlife, avoid capture and mistreatment, and encourages voluntary surrender or reporting of abuse via the hotline 300 680 6370.