The Great Mazatlán Sea of Cortez Aquarium is considering a new project focused on the conservation and protection of birds that have fallen victim to illegal trafficking as part of its animal preservation efforts.
Simon Norris, the aquarium’s general director, indicated that the aquarium has received a large number of parrots and other exotic birds seized by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
For this reason, he commented that the aquarium is planning to create a sanctuary specializing in parrots, macaws, and other psittacine species, which would include large aviaries and conditions that guarantee their long-term well-being.
“Our work is always about conservation and education. We have recently received many parrots kidnapped by the black market for pets, which we have cared for their eventual rehabilitation, but many can no longer be released, so I have a project to create a sanctuary for rescued animals,” he commented.
Norris emphasized that most of the specimens originate from illegal wildlife trafficking, so they were transferred to the aquarium as a temporary protection measure.
However, many of these birds cannot be reintroduced into their natural habitat due to their condition upon arrival or their loss of adaptability, so they are under permanent care at the facility.
It was as a result of this incident that the Gran Acuario Mazatlán considered creating this designated area to protect and preserve these birds.
Currently, this facility includes spaces such as the “Guacamay House,” where some specimens of this species receive specialized care and attention.
Simon Norris indicated that beyond exhibiting the animals, the purpose of creating these types of spaces is to raise awareness about the threat posed by illegal wildlife trafficking, a problem that continues to affect species in Mexico and throughout Latin America.
Source: noroeste
