An individual of **aguará guazú** (*Chrysocyon brachyurus*) was **rescued near Resistencia Airport**, in the province of **Chaco**. It was found after being detected in the morning hours by police personnel who activated the **wildlife protocol**.
The animal, also known as **”zorro grande” or “lobo de crin” (maned wolf)**, was taken into custody and transferred to the **Environmental Operative Brigade (BOA)**, a specialized agency in the **protection of threatened species** and in the control of environmental crimes.
## Clinical Evaluation and Future
After its transfer, the aguará was evaluated by a **specialized veterinarian**, who confirmed:
– **Absence of visible injuries**
– **No signs of disease or severe stress**
– **Optimal conditions for reintegration into a safe natural area**
According to provincial authorities and local media such as *Diario Chaco*, it is expected that the specimen will be released in a **protected area with low anthropogenic risk**.
## Ecological Context: a species in decline
The aguará guazú is considered **threatened at a national level** due to the **destruction of its natural habitat**, a result of:
– **Agricultural expansion**
– **Deforestation**
– **Increasing urbanization**
Its distribution includes the provinces of:
– Chaco, Corrientes, Formosa
– Santa Fe (north), Córdoba, Santiago del Estero (east)
– Misiones (south)
This fragmentation interrupts **key ecological corridors** for its reproduction, feeding, and movement, affecting its survival chances.
## Conservation and Active Citizenship
Environmental authorities reminded that in the **sighting of wild fauna** in urban or transit areas:
– Contact specialized organizations such as BOA
– Avoid direct handling without professional supervision
– Understand that these specimens are part of natural heritage and require **conservation protocols**
“These types of interventions are essential to guarantee the integrity of vulnerable species and consolidate conservation strategies with a territorial focus,” emphasized the **environmental area of Chaco**.
