A hawksbill turtle named Popeye has been successfully released back into the ocean after making an extraordinary recovery from a life-threatening injury at our rescue centre in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court has ordered urgent measures to prevent the electrocution of wildlife, particularly howler monkeys, on the country’s electricity network, following a legal challenge supported by International Animal Rescue.
This World Monkey Day marks a profound full-circle moment for International Animal Rescue (IAR) Costa Rica. On 14 December 2025, five howler monkeys, each rescued from life-threatening injuries, will return to the wild in a release that…
"This Is NOT Pura Vida" Campaign Calls for Urgent Government Action as Wildlife Electrocutions Soar.
As World Oceans Day approaches (8th June), we wanted to share the rescue story of 'Pickle', the sea lion, highlighting the importance of ocean conservation and animal protection.
Last week, Francisco Sánchez Murillo, IAR Costa Rica’s Executive Veterinary Director, appeared on the national television programme Extra Noticias: Edición Estelar on Extra TV to discuss the natural miracle of leatherback turtle nesting…
Costa Rica, renowned for its dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability, is facing a heartbreaking and preventable crisis: the electrocution of howler monkeys and other wildlife on outdated, uninsulated power lines.
