Important news on the front of Cilena fauna conservation comes from the island of Chiloé, where Five specimens of Monte del Monte they were free Inside the Parque Nacional Chilo. This significant step was possible thanks to the collaboration between Conaf (Corporación Nacional Forestal) and the SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero), in synergy with the center de conservación de la biodiversidad chiloé silvestre.
These little pounds had been found in different conditions of vulnerability: some were woundedothers disorientedand several had been discovered in urban contextsfar from their natural habitat. After a path of Rehabilitation and veterinary carehave finally returned to their original environment.
The place chosen for the reintroduction was the Sendero Rancho Grandea protected path inside the park that offers ideal conditions for wild life. Here, mountain warning can count on an intact ecosystem, without urban dangers and full of natural resources.
A unique and fundamental but vulnerable marsupial
The Monte del Monte is a endemic Marsupial of Chileconsidered a real National biodiversity gem. Despite its small size, it plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems: It helps to disperse seedsin particular those of mycorrhizic mushrooms, and contributes to adjust the populations of insects.
Unfortunately, this species is currently classified as in danger of vulnerabilitymainly because of the loss of habitat due to deforestation, urbanization and in the presence of invasive species.
Actions like this not only save individuals, but also have a positive impact on strengthening of populations in natureespecially within protected areas. In a context of climate change and environmental degradation, the controlled reintroduction of native species represents a strong signal in favor of safeguarding ecological balances. The hope is that these five small warnings can not only survive, but also contribute to the rebirth of their habitat.
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