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X-Ray Machine

All of the animals at La Senda Verde could eventually need x-rays. For years we’ve been travelling to La Paz to have this diagnostic done to hurt animals, with great expenses involved. Having an x-ray machine at the refuge would mean a difference to us. Please help us make it happen! The Story La Senda

Tiger Cat Enclosure

In mid 2018 a baby Tiger Cat (Leopardus tigrinus) arrived to La Senda Verde. We had no space for new felines so we decided to build a whole new enclosure for him. The enclosure was finished in November 2018 and Tigrinus was released in is new enclosure on Sunday,  November the 4th. The cost of the

Roof for Ajayu

The spider monkeys have noticed that Ajayu is blind. As it is their nature with weak animals, they are entering his enclosure, stealing his food and bullying him. We cannot allow this. The only solution is to urgently seal Ajayu’s enclosure, which means building a large mesh roof. You can make a difference in Ajayu’s

Project Report 2017

The following is a report written by the construction manager at La Senda Verde, who has taken care of all the construction projects of the year. We would like to thank the donors and volunteers who have made possible to advance in all of these projects. DECEMBER 2016 – JANUARY 2017 Puma enclosure 10×13.50×10 mts. 

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Latest News

Andean Bear Cub Arrives

A male Andean Bear cub was sent to the City of La Paz on a plane last November 28th from  Tarija and was immediately transported to La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary in Yolosa. He has been placed since in his own small enclosure while he grows up until he is about 18-24 months old when he

After 120 hours of excavator, work on the river is halted

The night of the 19th of October a river swelling entered La Senda Verde and destroyed the Tapir enclosure. Since then, we have been paying 80 dollars per hour for an excavator to remove rock and debris and prevent the river from entering the refuge again. Since this emergency, we begun a campaign to help

X-ray machine campaign launches for #GivingTuesday

La Senda Verde is part of the global giving moment called #GivingTuesday. It is a movement to create an international day of giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season.  La Senda Verde joins this global giving movement this year with the quest of funding a very necessary x-ray equipment machine. Quite often, animals

Tiger Cat Enclosure

In mid 2018 a baby Tiger Cat (Leopardus tigrinus) arrived to La Senda Verde. We had no space for new felines so we decided to build a whole new enclosure for him. The enclosure was finished in November 2018 and Tigrinus was released in is new enclosure on Sunday,  November the 4th. The cost of the

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Recently Added Species Fact Files

Ramphastos tucanus

WHITE-THROATED TOUCAN SPECIES FACT FILE   Scientific name: Ramphastos tucanus English names: White-throated toucan Spanish and local names: Tucán pechiblanco, Tucán de pico rojo Size: 50–61 cm (19.5–24 in) Weight: 425 to 830 g (0.937 to 1.830 lb)   Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Animalia Chordata Aves Piciformes Ramphastidae   Description There are 40 species of toucans and

Caiman yacare

YACARE  SPECIES FACT FILE   Scientific name: Caiman yacare English names: Red Brocket Spanish and local names: Caimán Yacaré, Yacaré Size: 2.5 to 3 m (8.2 to 9.8 ft)   Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Animalia Chordata Sauropsida Crocodilia Alligatoridae   Description Caimans are very similar to alligators but differ from them because of the bony

Mazama americana

RED BROCKET   SPECIES FACT FILE   Scientific name: Mazama americana English names: Red Brocket Spanish and local names: corzuela colorada, guazuncho, guazú-pytá o guazo Size: 103 to 146 cm (40.55 to 57.48 in) Weight: 20 to 55 kg (44.05 to 121.15 lb) Bio-print: Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Animalia Chordata Mammalia Cetartiodactyla Cervidae   Genus

Ara chloropterus

GREEN-WINGED MACAW SPECIES FACT FILE   Scientific name: Ara chloroptera English names: Green-winged Macaw, Red-and-green Macaw Spanish and local names: Guacamayo, Papagayo o Paraba roja Size: 90 to 95 cm (35 to 37 in) Weight: 1,050 and 1,708 g (2.315 and 3.765 lb) Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Animalia Chordata Aves Psittaciformes Psittacidae   Genus Green-winged macaws

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