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Profepa rules on 135 rescued animals in Tamaulipas; 90 species have special protection

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Profepa has issued a ruling on 135 animals rescued in Tamaulipas, confirming 90 species are nationally or internationally protected.
  • The rescued animals are generally in favorable physical and health conditions, with protected species listed under NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 or CITES.
  • The rescued animals include large carnivores like hyenas and jaguars, primates, and various exotic species, with their final destination still to be determined.

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has issued a ruling on 135 animals rescued from a ranch in Tamaulipas, Mexico, determining that 90 of the species found there are protected nationally or internationally.

The rescue operation, involving the Navy (Semar) and other agencies, uncovered a variety of animals, including exotic species and those listed under national protection laws like NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 or international conventions such as CITES. Profepa's assessment found the animals to be in generally favorable physical and health condition.

in terms of general 'favorable physical and health conditions'

— ProfepaDescribing the condition of the rescued animals.

Among the rescued animals are large carnivores such as hyenas and jaguars, various primates including spider monkeys, and other exotic species like Bengal tigers, lions, camels, and sulcata tortoises. The ranch where the animals were found was part of five properties secured by authorities, which also included a hydrocarbon storage facility, a clandestine gas station, a residence, and a workshop.

Profepa is collaborating with the Attorney General's Office (FGR) to investigate the case. While the animals are receiving care, their final destination has not yet been determined. Profepa has reiterated its commitment to strengthening investigations, ensuring the welfare and dignified treatment of the animals, and seeking comprehensive environmental damage repair.

the place most adequate for their final destination

— ProfepaReferring to the process of determining where the rescued species will be sent.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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