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LOCAL Friday 8 March 2024

The Aruba National Park Foundation provides an exciting update on the Lora!

(Oranjestad)—Back in January Aruba Today when on the ground), now favoring natural
shared the exciting news of the reintroduction foraging behaviors.
of the Yellow-Shouldered Amazon, or locally
known as the “Lora”. This week, the Aruba Na- The best way to help ensure these updates
tional Park Foundation (FPNA) has provided keep coming is to follow these simple, yet ef-
some updates on the well-being and develop- fective guidelines:
ment. • Refrain from interfering with the Loras.
• Show respect by maintaining a distance
The FNPNA has announced that their reintro- and keeping cats and dogs away.
duced 'Loras' are flourishing in their natural • Avoid feeding or attempting to capture
habitat within Parke Nacional Arikok! Here's the them, as it would violate the laws protect-
latest news on their well-being: ing this species.
• They're embracing their wild instincts,
adapting to munch on mata di yuwana If you come across any Lora with one or two
(yuwana plant), cacti, and bonchi di hu- (colored) rings on their leg(s), please report this
bada (hubada bean). via WhatsApp giving the date/time, location,
• They are spreading their wings, exploring number of Lora, and ring colors to FPNA's Wild-
new corners within and beyond the park, life Hotline at +297 592 4476 or email us at info@
displaying confidence in their natural in- arubanationalpark.org. Together, let's take ac-
stincts. ing a soft purr that signifies vigilance against tion and ensure the protection and preservation
• As they settle into their wild lifestyle, they're potential predators; freezing and remaining of our native birds for generations to come.q
becoming less dependent on human pres- motionless like statues.
ence and feeding. • With their evolved behaviors, they've aban- Picture courtesy by FNPA.
• They're more alert to danger, communicat- doned chicken-like feeding habits (eating

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