Tuesday, August 9, 2011

ENDANGERED SPECIES HAVE A GOOD CHANCE AT ARCAS PROJECT

Many animal species in Guatemala are in danger of extinction, such as green parrots, sea turtles, iguanas, crocodiles, jaguars, scarlet macaws, etc., but thanks to the ARCAS project, these species have a good chance of surviving for generations to admire them.
Since 1989, ARCAS has achieved a lot, rescuing animals from poachers and returning them to the wild, protecting eggs and hatchlings, but that´s not all...
They also have created a social awareness of the need of humans to get directly involved, both Guatemalan nationals and even foreigners that come and work as volunteers in any work that is needed, allowing the directors use the money they get from donations to be spent in materials, medicines, etc.
Today, ARCAS offers an excellent experience to animal medicine students and anyone that wants to help animals get back to the wild in a healthy and good way, or just learn how to work with exotic species.
They have 2 camps, one in the Peten jungles in the north and one in Hawaii (close to Monterrico) beach in the Pacific Coast.  Each work with endemic species and teach the local communities to protect them.
Headquarters are in Guatemala City, and handle all the administration, donations, etc.
If you are interesting in helping ARCAS and Guatemala's wildlife, please contact us.

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