Peru’s Forest Service returns rescued boa and parrot to the wild
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Peru’s National Forest and Wildlife Service (Serfor) released a boa constrictor and a red-masked parakeet back into their natural habitat near Piura after confirming they had recovered from rescues in urban areas.
Serfor staff in Piura rescued the parrot from a home in the La Primavera neighborhood after it became trapped in a yard. They found the boa, a female measuring 88 centimeters, after a resident reported it near Los Ejidos.
Both animals underwent veterinary evaluations and were determined to be healthy enough for release, following Serfor’s standard protocols for rescued wildlife. Serfor specialist Max Guerra explained that sightings of animals like foxes, snakes, opossums, and birds are becoming more common in Piura due to habitat loss from agriculture, urbanization, and climate change. The agency emphasizes that human expansion into animal territories requires people to learn to coexist with wildlife and avoid conflicts.
To encourage this coexistence, Serfor is running a “Responsible Coexistence” campaign. This campaign asks citizens to report wildlife sightings via WhatsApp at 947588269 and to refrain from capturing, feeding, or buying illegally sourced animals. Serfor also reminded the public that wild animals play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, which benefits people as well.
