Nov 7, 2008 Ibama releases wild animals in RPPN of the Bahia Pulp
A couple of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) and an anteater (Anteater tetradactyla) were released by agents from Ibama (Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) in the RPPN (Private Natural Heritage Reserve) Lontra, owned by Bahia Pulp. Located in the municipality of Entre Rios, Lontra has an area of 1.377 hectares, with approximately 600 hectares covered by of Atlantic Rain Forest.
"Lontra was chosen by Ibama, because it is one of the largest and best preserved areas of Atlantic Rain Forest existing on the northern coast Bahia", says Andre Ribeiro da Silva, specialist in Environment of Bahia Pulp. "The forest shelter and food to ensure sustainability of wildlife. The lack of internal roads hampers the access of intruders and poachers”, he says. In addition, Lontra is monitored by the security staff of the company's assets, aiming at the integrity of the forest remainder and the tranquility of the fauna.
The animals were found in the region by farmers, which led them to the Center for Sorting and Rehabilitation of Wild Animal Chico Mendes (Cetas), maintained by Ibama. "The mammals were referred to Cetas, where they were examined and treated to be liberated in the nature," says Silva.
The ocelot is a medium-sized cat, which inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, weighing between 11 and 15 kg. How many animals of the Brazilian fauna, is part of the list published annually by Ibama, which indicates endangered species. The anteater, also threatened by man, has head, legs and back of the front of the yellow, rest of the black body, forming a kind of vest, long tail and feet with four previous big claws. The animal has nocturnal habits and preferred insects and termites.
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