Colombia's environmental authorities urged respect for wildlife following two recent incidents: a pigua nest fall in Buga and mistreatment of a two-toed sloth in Riosucio, Chocó.
In Buga, torrential rains caused a pigua nest to fall, exposing a chick on the ground as its parents watched from nearby branches. The community responded quickly, and with CVC intervention, returned the bird to its home. CVC professionals warned: “If the animal shows no signs of injury and is not in danger, the best advice is to leave it in place, as parents usually return at night.” They noted that humans cannot replace parents in raising offspring.
In Riosucio, Chocó, Codechocó reported mistreatment of a two-toed sloth found tied to a log with mutilated claws by the Atrato River. Two people were caught in the act by Police and Navy during a river operation. The animal, vital to tropical forests, is in Corpourabá's custody for veterinary care and rehabilitation.
Arnold Alexander Rincón López, Codechocó director, stressed that “biodiversity conservation is everyone's responsibility” and called for reporting illegal wildlife possession. Offenders face fines up to 5,000 SMLV and prison terms up to 10 years.
These cases underscore the need to avoid unnecessary interference in nature and combat violence against wildlife.
