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What is a “soft release” and what are the advantages? It all starts with your location, which is why we built our rehabilitation center deep in the Amazon rainforest so that rescued animals are immediately integrated into their natural environment. While it is more costly to maintain a rescue center so far from the city, for the animals, it is absolutely the best option. This video shows a sighting of Banks, our male Tayra (Eira barbara) post-release. See @sjzwicker for part 1! Soft releases allow for a gradual acclimatization of reintroduced animals to their natural habitat, aiding in their successful reintegration into the wild. This method provides a controlled environment, allowing animals to adapt to the unique ecological conditions, find natural food sources, and establish territories without immediate stressors. It also minimizes the risk of predation and provides crucial time for the animals to hone their survival skills, increasing their chances of long-term viability. Banks is living proof that an older animal from a zoo has the capability to become wild again, despite the abuse/neglect and human contact that came with his previous situations. It only took him a four days to acclimate before he moved on. We have seen him 4 times in the last two years, wild and free. #hojanueva #wildliferehab #rewilding