New Year Update on Galapagos Wildlife

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World Vets team members have been hard at work these last two months, responding to over 60 cases of sick, injured, and stranded marine mammals and other native wildlife species on the island of San Cristobal in the Galapagos. Our rapid response team provides 24/7 coverage for wildlife calls and works alongside Galapagos National Park rangers. Animal cases have included many Galapagos sea lions, several Gaviota Franklin birds, numerous blue-footed and red-footed boobys, as well as pelicans, a marine iguana, and other birds.

Just one example is a male sea lion that was hit by a truck. World Vets, Park Rangers, the National Police, and Environmental Police were quickly on the scene. The sea lion was transported to the short-term holding area where he was evaluated, ultra-sounded, and treated for soft tissue injuries. After a short hospital stay, he was released at a nearby beach where he swam off into the ocean. He was observed several days later and was doing well.

World Vets is helping provide veterinary care for rescued animals in efforts to protect and preserve the endangered and endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands. We are grateful to the many World Vets members, donors, partners, and followers for their kind support of animals around the globe as we continue our mission into 2024.

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