In a new advancement for the conservation of the Andean condor, a tracker was placed on the emblematic bird Francisco in San Luis.
This is a satellite radio tracking device. It was done at the Wildlife Conservation Center (CCVS) located in the Floro Faunistic Reserve of La Florida.
This action is part of the Andean Condor Conservation Program (PCCA) and represents a crucial step for the monitoring and preservation of this endangered species.
Another step in the conservation of the Andean condor
The process was led by an interdisciplinary team composed of experts from Fundación BioAndina, Ecoparque de Buenos Aires, Fundación Cullunche, and SecretarÃa de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable de San Luis.
The condor Francisco.
The placement of the transmitter will allow obtaining key information about the movements, behavior, and health status of Francisco once reintegrated into its natural habitat.
The Andean condor is one of the most emblematic species of South American fauna and is currently threatened by habitat loss and poisoning.
Thanks to the use of advanced technology such as satellite transmitters, specialists can track the movements of reintroduced specimens and act quickly in case of emergency.
During their stay at the CCVS, Francisco, along with another female specimen, received specialized veterinary care, successfully overcoming the recovery and adaptation process.
The condor conservation work.
“This comprehensive effort allows not only to return rehabilitated birds to nature but also to gather essential scientific data for future conservation strategies,” they pointed out.
A joint effort for biodiversity
The placement of the satellite transmitter was carried out under strict protocols established by the PCCA and was led by Luis Jácome, president of the Fundación BioAndina Argentina.
Also participating were Daniela RodrÃguez, a biologist from the Buenos Aires Ecopark; veterinarians Jennifer Ibarra and Federico Correa from Fundación Cullunche; and veterinarian Andrea Gangone from the Wildlife Conservation Center.
At an institutional level, Federico Cacace, Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development of San Luis, and Giuliana Torti, Deputy Director of Protected Natural Areas and Provincial Parks, joined in, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to the conservation of wildlife.
The activity was documented by a team from CNN International, who recorded not only the installation process of the tracking device on Francisco but also on Lake La Florida and the reserve where the CCVS operates.
