Animals, rescued from wildlife smugglers, are placed in Eco Park Sabana Nature Reserve in Colombia, a biodiversity-rich country.
Juancho Torres • 17 September 2021 • update: 17 September 2021
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibious) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Llama (Lama glama) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Turtle Morrocoy (Geochelone sp) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Flamingos (Phoenicopterus Ruber) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: White-tailed deers (Odocoileus virginiaus goudotii) rescued from illegal trafficking are seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Tiger (Panthera tigris) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Tiger (Panthera tigris) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) rescued from illegal trafficking are seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ocelote (Leopardus pardalis) rescue from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Great Black-hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: A lion (Panthera leo) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: A Brown-headed Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Black Spider Monkeys (Ateles fusciceps robustus) rescued from illegal trafficking are seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
Victims of lucrative exotic animal smuggling
TOCANCIPA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: A couple of lions (Panthera leo) rescued from illegal trafficking is seen at the Sabana Ecopark Natural Reserve in Tocancipa, Colombia on September 16, 2021. These animals were rescued after being seized from animal traffickers, the fourth-largest industry in Colombia, after drugs, guns, and human trafficking, based primarily on the trade of live monkeys, turtles, and reptiles, is now worth $17 million dollars each year. Colombia is one of the most biodiversity countries. One in seven of all species on Earth can be found within the country, including 467 different types of mammals, 1,768 birds, 609 amphibians, and 475 reptiles. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )Juancho Torres
