Two maned wolf brothers return to wild after nine-month rehabilitation

Kuarahy and Jasy, two maned wolf brothers, were successfully reintroduced into the Esteros del Iberá on July 15 after nine months of rehabilitation. The pair were rescued at 45 days old weighing just 1.2 kg each and have now reached 20 kg and 90 cm in height. Source: clarin

Rescue and Rehabilitation

The cubs were found orphaned in Corrientes and initially cared for by Fundación Rewilding Argentina at the Centro de Conservación Aguará before being transferred to the CRET in Escobar, Buenos Aires. Source: lavozar There, they underwent a strict no-contact protocol to preserve their wild instincts. "The fact that they were siblings was a positive factor: mutual companionship made adaptation less traumatic," explained Guillermo Delfino, coordinator of the Threatened Species Program at Fundación Temaikèn. Source: infobae

Release and Monitoring

Both animals were released on July 15, equipped with GPS satellite collars to monitor their movements and adaptation. The release marks a significant step for the species, classified as Vulnerable in Argentina and Near Threatened globally. Source: clarin "Lograr la crianza de dos aguará guazú huérfanos fue un gran desafío," Delfino noted, highlighting the team's satisfaction in successfully rehabilitating the pair. Source: infobae