The JRC team responded quickly after authorities confiscated 10 green sea turtles and 138 eggs from poachers in Limón. The turtles were treated for injuries, including wounds from being tied and harpoon damage, and are now under the care of the veterinary team.

On Monday, July 17th, three majestic green sea turtles were joyfully released back into their natural habitat.

13 wounded green sea turtles arrived at Jaguar Rescue Center.

Introducing Fiji, Borneo & Urdu. These three howler monkeys arrived in April and have been residing in our clinic since then (Graphic content ahead).

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As more and more people move to the Caribbean South, the threat of deforestation and habitat loss becomes increasingly significant.

Three weeks ago a juvenile green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was brough to the JRC after being found by coast guards on the beach in Limon, Costa Rica. This turtle was confiscated by the coast guards, who also helped to transport it to the JRC.

The JRC would like to introduce the newest member of our adoption program. Turanga the 2 finger sloth & Patacón the baby kinkajou.

Learn about the rehabilitation process we use at the JRC, where baby sloths are nurtured and prepared for reintroduction into the wild.

On June 29 this Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) was brought to the JRC from Cieneguita. This turtle was confiscated by the coast guards, who also helped to transport it to the JRC.