Kusiy’s Story
Jaguars are a Near-Threatened species. Their pelt, teeth, and skulls are used as trophies and sold on the black market. Kusiy is one of the many victims of illegal wildlife trafficking. Poachers decided to keep Kusiy as a pet – they held him in a small yard alongside dogs and cats in terrible conditions. Neighbours notified the authorities, who rescued him and brought him to CIWY in 2015.
Our veterinarians diagnosed many medical problems due to lack of maternal care and poor living conditions. He suffered from skin infections caused by a flea infestation, and excessive scratching had removed all the skin from his tail. He also had intestinal parasites, and at some point, he received trauma to his right eye which almost led to blindness in that eye.
Kusiy recovered his health at Machía, and once he was strong enough, he was transported to Ambue Ari, where he could enjoy a much bigger enclosure in the middle of the jungle. Now he can run, play and develop his strong jaguar character in a more natural environment. Our little Kusiy has transitioned into a strong imposing jaguar that steals your heart with just one look.
His volunteers spend time with him daily to ensure he receives exercise and mental stimulus. Your sponsorship will help us provide food for Kuisy. He eats 2kg of meat every day and receives environmental enrichment. This alone costs US$130 per month.
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