Each project at Instituto Líbio is born from a deep commitment to protecting wildlife.
With the support of strategic partners, we join forces to rehabilitate animals, preserve natural habitats, and keep Brazil’s biodiversity alive.

Liberta Project

The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous), a native South American canid, plays an essential ecological role as a seed disperser and opportunistic predator. Although classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN, it faces growing threats — habitat loss, roadkills, human conflict, and disease transmission from domestic animals.

Instituto Líbio, a national reference in wildlife rehabilitation and reintroduction, currently cares for three rescued individuals of this species. After thorough health, behavioral, and survival assessments, they will be reintroduced into a protected area in São Paulo under GPS and VHF radio tracking for at least one year.

This monitoring will allow researchers to track adaptation, map movement patterns, and generate new data about the species. More than a release project, Liberta strengthens species management, scientific knowledge, and fauna conservation efforts across the region.

Main Goal
To rehabilitate, reintroduce, and monitor three crab-eating foxes, ensuring their adaptation to natural environments while advancing scientific research and conservation.