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STOP THE SHOCKS
INEFFECTIVE WILDLIFE PROTECTION LAWS
There are laws in Costa Rica that should protect the environment, biodiversity, habitat, and wildlife, but they are either ineffective or not properly enforced.
UNINSULATED POWER DISTRIBUTION
Even with the danger to arboreal wildlife, new electrical cables and transformers are installed without protection.
HABITAT DESTRUCTION
With many areas of Costa Rica experiencing a surge in unregulated development, deforestation forces wildlife to use dangerous electrical cables to cross between fragmented habitat.
WILDLIFE INSTINCTS
Wild animals do not know the difference between safe, natural vines and dangerous power cables. They cannot sense the danger until it's too late.
REPORT WILDLIFE INJURIES & ACCIDENTS
Reporting every wildlife accident is an essential part of protecting the animals of Costa Rica. With accurate information, we are able to prioritize dangerous locations and stop wildlife injuries and deaths. For Wildlife Emergencies call +506 8824 3323.
The data collected is submitted to the government to lobby for change in enforcement of the wildlife protection laws.
PREVENTING ELECTROCUTIONS
PROTECT COSTA RICAN WILDLIFE
HELP PREVENT WILDLIFE ELECTROCUTIONS
Unfortunately, most of Costa Rica’s power distribution system consists of uninsulated power lines and transformers which cause deadly electrocutions of wildlife. International Animal Rescue Costa Rica has created the STOP THE SHOCKS program to aid in the prevention of wildlife electrocutions due to encroachment of power lines in wildlife habitats. Learn more about how you can help prevent wildlife electrocutions.
WHY ARE POWER LINES KILLING WILDLIFE?
In a country that prides itself on sustainable energy and eco-friendly practices, you might be surprised to learn that wildlife is electrocuted.
International Animal Rescue Costa Rica's STOP THE SHOCKS program is dedicated to protecting wildlife from electrocutions. The following methods are required to prevent deadly electrocutions by combining:
TREE TRIMMING
In order to prevent wildlife from accessing the power lines, tree branches near electrical distribution must be cut.
ROPE BRIDGES
In areas of deforestation, rope bridges are installed to provide safe aerial pathways for arboreal wildlife to travel between habitats.
INSULATING POWER LINES & TRANSFORMERS
Installing insulated cables and wildlife protection covers for transformers prevents electrocutions.
HELP US STOP THE SHOCKS
Electrocutions can be stopped. With generous donations from the public, International Animal Rescue Costa Rica is able to target high-risk areas by purchasing wildlife protection equipment and rope bridges. Donate to STOP THE SHOCKS and sponsor insulating an electrocution hot spot near you, or if you are building include this into your budget. The cost of insulating a transformer is $1,000-3,000. Contact IAR Costa Rica.