Baby Jaguarundi Gets The Help He Needs

This tiny infant jaguarundi was separated from his mother here in Guanacaste. He was found all alone by some local residents who mistakenly thought he had been abandoned. Wild animals do not abandon their young, but they do leave them alone for a few hours while they hunt or forage for food. It is perfectly normal for infant wildlife to be alone in the wild so you should  never remove them from their habitat. If you find infant wildlife and you are concerned, please  call us (8824 3323) and we can advise you on how to safely monitor the infant until the mother returns. Sadly, this little guy was taken from his home and now his mother will never be able to find him again.

The little jaguarundi spent the weekend with us here at Refuge for Wildlife. He was very stressed from the ordeal and required intensive care; receiving regular feedings and resting in our snuggly warm incubator. In order for him to get the best care possible, we are transferring him to our friends at Las Pumas who specialize in wild cats. We are pleased to report that today he is being transported by SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas) to Las Pumas to start his rehabilitation! We hope to see him again when it’s time for his release back into the jungle, but for now, we say goodbye so he can receive the special care that he needs. Good luck little guy!