Marley

Marley is another victim of the illegal wildlife trade. Hunters killed her mother and sold her to a family at a market in Cochabamba. Soon after they brought her home, she showed serious health problems, such as seizures and diarrhea. The family brought her to a veterinarian, who explained that Marley’s condition was very delicate and that they should bring her to CIWY for proper care and veterinary treatment.

Marley arrived at Parque Machía when she was just two months old. Here she received a proper diet, and her health improved rapidly.

After four years at Parque Machía, Marley began to show signs of severe stress, particularly around loud noises, such as those made by passing trucks, tourists and neighboring dogs. Her handling became complicated and she sometimes refused to leave her enclosure for her daily walk.

For Marley’s wellbeing, CIWY decided to transfer her to Parque Ambue Ari, where there are no tourists nearby and less noise. Marley has improved immensely in her new home. She is calm and playful, and shows no signs of stress. Her new enclosure is much larger and she goes out daily with her volunteers to explore the jungle.

Marley is one of the most intelligent pumas that have passed through CIWY, she is very agile and seems to be aware of how beautiful she is. She loves to walk her new trails and she enjoys all the enrichment that volunteers prepare for her daily.

The cost of food and enrichment for Marley is US$80 per month. Please consider sponsoring this beautiful and intelligent puma.