IJOH Vol.10 No. 2 (July-December) Article - 6
Research Article
International Journal of One Health, 10(2): 209-215
https://doi.org/10.14202/IJOH.2024.209-215
Trends in admission to the Wildlife Screening Center in Espírito Santo State, Brazil, from 2011 to 2021
2. Post-Graduate Program in Infectious Diseases, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Marechal Campos Av., 1468, Maruípe, Vitória, Espírito Santo, 29047-105, Brazil.
3. Department of Comparative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
4. Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, Dourados St., Barcelona, Serra, Espírito Santo, 29166-085, Brazil.
Background and Aim: The Wild Animal Screening Center in Espírito Santo State (CETAS-ES), Brazil, treats wildlife from trafficking and illegal trade, accidents, captivity, and rescue from out of their habitat. The present study described the trends in wildlife admission to the CETAS-ES over the past 10 years and discussed the impact of animal exploitation.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study used a database provided by the CETAS-ES with data on animals admitted between 2011 and 2021, including admission year, origin, place of captivity, taxonomic category, sex, life stage, and health status.
Results: Over 10 years, 23,176 animals were admitted, with an annual average of 2,106 admissions. Seizing was the most common origin (60.39%), followed by rescues/collections (22.60%) and voluntary delivery (11.7%), whereas 5.3% had unidentified origins. Birds were the most frequently admitted animals (80.6%) and were predominant among those seized (97.5%), rescued/collected (46.7%), and voluntarily delivered (73.2%). Mammals represented 45.0% of rescues/collections and reptiles represented 19.0% of voluntary deliveries.
Conclusion: The admissions reveal a vulnerable scenario for wildlife in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest of Espírito Santo State, mainly affecting birds. Seizing was a common occurrence over the decade, reinforcing the necessity of actions to prevent wildlife trafficking and illegal trade.
Keywords: Atlantic Rainforest, biodiversity, fauna, wildlife trade.
How to cite this article: dos Santos HA, Müller RA, Pettan-Brewer C, Torezani JC, Fux B, and Vicente CR (2024) Trends in admission to the Wildlife Screening Center in Espírito Santo State, Brazil, from 2011 to 2021, Int. J. One Health, 10(2): 209-215.
Received: 25-09-2024 Accepted: 04-10-2024 Published online: 26-10-2024
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DOI: 10.14202/IJOH.2024.209-215
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