Costa Rica releases 13 white-lipped peccaries into a national park after an 18-year absence

Thirteen white-lipped peccaries were reintroduced to Piedras Blancas National Park in Costa Rica after an 18-year absence. This project aims to restore ecological balance by benefiting local ecosystems and communities. Surveys confirmed the animal's disappearance, emphasizing the need for its reintroduction through local knowledge. The initiative also seeks to enhance ecotourism and environmental education in the region.