Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
Veterinarians at the centre treat an anteater, named Valentina, whose legs were badly burned. Here, they apply ointment, medication, and new bandages to the burns.
Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
A volunteer feeds a young parakeet at the centre. Volunteers from Santa Cruz University and a local wildlife park are helping care for the animals around the clock.
Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
This baby armadillo was found on the side of a road, disoriented and dehydrated. Although it made a full recovery, it was too young to return to the wild and has been taken to Santa Cruz Municipal Zoo for long-term care.
Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
The rescue team leaves water and seeds in palm husks for surviving animals. When they return the next day to check the sites, the food and water are almost always gone.
Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
Two toucans found by residents of a nearby community rest inside cages. Severely dehydrated, both had fractures in their wings.
Photograph by Juan Pablo Ampudia, National Geographic
