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Upon arrival, our Rescue Team noticed Sarah was emaciated and in poor health. This is likely due to the declining soil quality in her habitat causing Sara’s main food source, palm fronds, to become scarce.

Al is ectothermic, or cold-blooded, which means he depends on the environment to keep him warm. Like sea turtles during the winter months, Al was caught in waters that dipped below 50 degrees causing him to become cold-stunned.

Lizzie was hunting when she became entangled in fencing and sustained an injury to her tail. Upon rescue, she was lethargic and struggling to move.

Upon rescue, Gus showed symptoms of severe congestion in his trumpet-like crest, most likely caused from exposure to a harmful algal bloom.

While Lee was foraging for food, a boulder rolled on top of him from a nearby cliff. A hiker tried to push the boulder off of Lee and free him, but decided to call the experts at CMA to assess his injuries instead.

Delilah and her siblings, David, Declan, and Diana were in a group when they were struck by a vehicle that was driving faster than the speed limit in the reserve.

Nugget, Popcorn, and Waffle were surrendered by their caretaker after they realized they would not be able to provide them with the amount of food or space they need to survive.

Maya was rescued with a deep laceration wound most likely caused while defending her nest. Similar to dolphins, Maiasaura are social animals so Maya was paired with Mike and Mary, who are also healing from lacerations, to promote healing and reduce stress.

Einstein and Benjamin were both rescued after balloon strings they had accidentally consumed became lodged in their digestive tract.

While Jazz was hunting, she became ensnared in a pre-set trap and sustained a broken arm.