Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo — Wildlife crews in Quintana Roo rescue as many as 15 wild animals every week, including boa constrictors and green iguanas that turn up more often in residential areas as temperatures drop, the state’s biodiversity agency said.
The Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Natural Areas, known as Ibanqroo, said the snakes are drawn to warm spaces where they can escape the cold, which leads them into yards, gardens and sometimes the inside of homes. The animals also approach populated areas in search of food, such as rodents and other small creatures.
Ibanqroo also responds to reports involving porcupines, anteaters, opossums and ferrets — species that reach urban and rural areas and need specialized handling to reduce risks and protect the animals themselves.
Porcupine reports expected to rise in December
The institute expects an increase in porcupine reports in December, when the animals may become more visible as the cold season sets in.
Officials urged residents who spot a wild animal on their property not to try to capture or remove it themselves and instead contact the authorities so trained personnel can handle the rescue.
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