The monitoring activities conducted under the Proyecto Vida Silvestre included various approaches to evaluate the impact on the protection of the Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) and other crocodilian species, as the order of these reptiles is known.
So far, a population monitoring effort has been carried out. Out of the 96 individuals released between 2015 and 2024 (in the Tomo River and within the El Tuparro National Natural Park), six specimens have been identified.
The oldest individual is a female released approximately nine years ago by the Wisirare Biopark, which breeds crocodiles in captivity at their facilities in Orucué (Casanare), a project led by the Palmarito Foundation.
Photo: Jheimmy Figueroa / WCS Colombia
Additionally, one male and three females, reintroduced eight years ago, all from the same breeding facility, were identified.
Through tracking with satellite-VHF transmitters, 21 records were obtained, corresponding to 11 individuals.
Of these, eight are Orinoco crocodiles reintroduced in April 2023, and three are individuals released in April 2024, within the PNN El Tuparro and in the Tomo River.
These results highlight the effectiveness of the teams in monitoring the movements and the permanence of individuals in the intervention area.
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