Research Article | 26 Oct 2024

Trends in admission to the Wildlife Screening Center in Espírito Santo State, Brazil, from 2011 to 2021

Hellen Alves dos Santos1, Rosângela Aparecida Müller2, Christina Pettan-Brewer3, Josiano Cordeiro Torezani4, Blima Fux2, and Creuza Rachel Vicente2Show more

1. Biology School, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Fernando Ferrari Av. , 514, Goiabeiras, Vitória, Espírito Santo, 29075-910, Brazil.

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.

Corresponding author: Creuza Rachel Vicente (vicentecrachel@gmail.com)

Received: 2024-09-25, , Accepted: 04-10-2024 Published: 2024-10-26

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONE HEALTH | pg no. 209-215 | Vol. 10, Issue 2 | DOI: 10.14202/IJOH.2024.209-215
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Abstract

          
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.