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He charged for photographing the public with the animal
The primate, after being made available to the public administration, has been handed over to the animal recovery center of the Primadomus Foundation of Alicante
The Civil Guard of the Region of Murcia has developed the operation 'Amedio', an investigation aimed at clarifying the origin, possession and use for profit of a marmoset during the festivities of the Eagles Carnival, which has been settled the processing of several complaints for alleged administrative infractions related to the illegal possession of protected species to their possessor and with the seizure of the animal.
The investigation began when the Civil Guard learned that on a public road in the town of Águilas, a person was exhibiting a marmoset (Cercophiecus Talapoin Ansorge) taking advantage of the massive influx of people who, on the occasion of the celebration of the Carnival parties, were in the municipality.
Apparently, its owner used the primate to charge those who wanted to be photographed with him and obtain a copy of the image.
Civil guards of the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA), in collaboration with agents of the Local Police of Águilas and municipal veterinarians, located the animal and its owner to whom they requested the necessary documentation both for their possession and to carry out the cited lucrative activity, which could not be accredited, so they were drawn up and processed several administrative complaints.
La Benemérita has seized the animal that, after being placed at the disposal of the public administration, has been delivered to the animal recovery center of the Primadomus Foundation of Alicante dedicated, among other purposes, to the recovery and reinsertion of animals in its natural environment.
Marmoset (Cercophiecus Talapoin Ansorge)
It is a specimen of a marmoset (Cercophiecus Talapoin Ansorge) endemic to Brazil, whose body measures between 18 and 25 cm.
of length and its tail between 28 and 35 cm.
and weighs between 400 and 450 gr.
Due to its size, it is common the trafficking of protected species included in CITES, for sale as a pet.
This species is protected by the International Convention on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), of which Spain has been a part since 1986, which regulates the trade in endangered species and seeks to preserve its conservation through the control of its trade through official export permits in the country of origin and of import in the country of destination, so that every copy protected by this agreement is fully documented and its origin, destination and reason for which it is traded is known.
The possession and raising of primates by individuals in Spain are prohibited and limited for the purpose of education, conservation of species or scientific research to officially authorized bodies, institutes or centers.
Its uncontrolled commercialization can cause the population to decrease and cause serious risks to human health due to the transmission of diseases.
Source: Ministerio del Interior
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