La Loma, August 12, 2024
Working to preserve biodiversity, Drummond Ltd.’s conservation areas at the Pribbenow Mine were the setting for the release of more than 100 individuals belonging to 7 different species of fauna. This activity was carried out in collaboration with the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cesar, Corpocesar, and the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Tolima, Cortolima.
Among the released species are the ocelot, the turtle, the night owl, the dog fox, the common boa, the iridescent boa, and the morrocoy. These species, many of them in vulnerable situations, were carefully reintroduced into their natural habitat within conservation areas that are designed to ensure their well-being and survival.
“We release wildlife individuals that have entered our care center either through trafficking or rescue. Today, these individuals were able to return to their natural habitat in the conservation areas of Drummond Ltd.,” said Diego Iglesias Rada, a veterinarian and zootechnician at CORTOLIMA.
It is worth mentioning that these protected areas meet all the environmental conditions necessary for species to reproduce, complete their life cycle, and adapt adequately to the ecosystem. The environment has been carefully maintained to ensure the availability of resources and the stability of the habitat, which facilitates the integration of these animals into their natural environment.
“The recommendation that Corpocesar and Drummond Ltd. leave to the citizens of Cesar is that wild animals should not be kept in captivity; these animals should be in their natural habitat fulfilling their respective biological function,” said Marino Zuleta Oñate, a CORPOCESAR veterinarian.
With these actions, Drummond Ltd. complies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 15, Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems, as part of its environmental commitment.