Monthly Archives: January 2014
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Article by Amanda Jones in Los Angeles Times
Posted on January 30, 2014 by Refuge for Wildlife in Electrocutions, Injuries, Orphans, Releases, Rescues.Costa Rica: One woman’s fight to save the country’s monkeys The growth of tourism in Costa Rica has been an economic plus but has taken an unforeseen toll on wildlife. Increased need for power means more electrical transformers, which have had a devastating effect on the country’s howler monkey population. Most of Costa Rica’s power […]
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A few weeks ago, Libby fell from a tree in Santa Cruz and badly fractured her femur. In order to save her leg, she needed special orthopaedic surgery in San Jose. Thanks to donations from the public, the surgery was performed by Dr Randall Arg...
Another successful rescue, rehab and release! Henry was taken back to the forest this morning after a only a few weeks of care at Refuge for Wildlife. Henry was injured in Esperanza when he climbed onto uninsulated power lines near the mango t...
Just look at that face! Oto is an expert at looking adorable!🐵
Kendra was orphaned when she and her mother were electrocuted by an uninsulated power transformer in Santa Cruz. Kendra has severe burns all over her face, shoulders, back, stomach, hands and feet. She is currently being treated in our clinic with...
