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A five-year retrospective study on patterns of casuistry and insights on the current status of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers in Chile

Revista chilena de historia natural, 2019-09, Vol.92 (1), p.1-10, Article 6 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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  • Title:
    A five-year retrospective study on patterns of casuistry and insights on the current status of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers in Chile
  • Author: Romero, Francisca ; Espinoza, Angelo ; Sallaberry-Pincheira, Nicole ; Napolitano, Constanza
  • Subjects: Anthropogenic causes ; BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ; ECOLOGY ; Fauna ; Indigenous species ; Livestock ; Personnel ; Rehabilitation ; Trauma
  • Is Part Of: Revista chilena de historia natural, 2019-09, Vol.92 (1), p.1-10, Article 6
  • Description: Abstract Background Human activities are permanently threatening wildlife. Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centers (WRRC) have served for the rescue, rehabilitation and reinsertion of affected and recovered animals. Methods We reviewed the casuistry of five wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers in Chile over 5 years, and described the main causes of admission, most affected taxonomic groups and final outcomes of the admitted individuals, shedding light into general patterns and relevant factors currently affecting wildlife in Chile. To understand the current work and status of WRRC system in Chile, we also conducted a qualitative survey to WRRC personnel and Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) regional offices regarding their operation. Results A total of 3418 cases of animals admitted to WRRC were obtained; 95.3% corresponded to native species. Of native animal cases, 86.0% corresponded to birds, 12.3% were mammals and 1.7% reptiles. Trauma was the most frequently observed cause of admission in all three native fauna groups (35.8% in birds, 23.2% in mammals, 27.8% in reptiles). Conclusions WRRC are a tool for conservation and education of wild animal species in Chile, however WRRC and SAG regional office personnel highlighted several deficiencies in the current system and suggested opportunities for improvement. The current WRRC system needs modernization and financial support from the Chilean state to fulfil their relevant mission.
  • Publisher: Heidelberg: Springer Nature B.V
  • Language: English;Portuguese
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0717-6317
    ISSN: 0716-078X
    EISSN: 0717-6317
    DOI: 10.1186/s40693-019-0086-0
  • Source: Open Access: DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
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