A jaguar that was rescued with burns in the Pantanal has been reintroduced to the wild, reported the National Center for Research and Conservation of Carnivorous Mammals of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (Cenap/ICMBio). Named Ousado, the animal underwent treatment for 36 days before being released in a location close to where it was rescued, according to information released by Cenap/ICMBio. When rescued, Ousado was treated at the NEX Institute in Corumbá de Goiás (GO), with ozone therapy and leisure activities, which allowed for the animal’s recovery.
Upon rescue, the jaguar was anesthetized and fitted with a GPS-Satellite collar for monitoring. According to Cenap/ICMBio, the collar will allow researchers to assess and inform them about Ousado’s readjustment to its environment, which has been significantly impacted by wildfires, and will enable an analysis of how the jaguars in the region are surviving. The center stated that if any survival difficulties are observed, the radio collar will also provide the precise location of Ousado should it need to be recaptured.
For the preparation of the jaguar’s release, as well as in the rescue and treatment work, Cenap/ICMBio partnered with Ampara Animal, the Environment Secretariat of Mato Grosso, the Federal University of Mato Grosso, Panthera, and the Pantanal Relief Fund. Ousado was transported by land to Porto Jofre, a town in Mato Grosso located within the Pantanal biome, and taken by boat to the release site. According to the center, the jaguar was closely monitored by local guides and researchers in the first few days for direct assessment, while the collar data will be evaluated by the Cenap/ICMBio team.
“Ousado’s return home symbolizes the effort of everyone who worked to combat wildfires and rescue affected wildlife,” says the post from Cenap/ICMBio on Facebook.
Source: agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br