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Santa Fe Rescues 460 Wild Animals from Trafficking

10/29/2025

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In 2025, Santa Fe released 460 wild animals to rescue species from illegal trafficking and pet ownership.
The Directorate of Sustainable Wildlife Management led the initiative with local police.
A juvenile maned wolf received rehabilitation and was released with a telemetry collar.
Wildlife Rescue, Research, and Interpretation Center “La Esmeralda” is becoming a modern wildlife care facility.
In the U.K., five cygnets were rehabilitated and released after their parents died.

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Story summary

In 2025, Santa Fe released 460 wild animals to rescue species from illegal trafficking and pet ownership.
The Directorate of Sustainable Wildlife Management led the initiative with local police.
A juvenile maned wolf received rehabilitation and was released with a telemetry collar.
Wildlife Rescue, Research, and Interpretation Center “La Esmeralda” is becoming a modern wildlife care facility.
In the U.K., five cygnets were rehabilitated and released after their parents died.