He added that wild animals such as capybaras, as well as the yacare caimans and other reptiles, continue to suffer during the drought. FORTIN GENERAL DIAZ, Paraguay (AP) " Dozens of caimans are on the verge of death because of a harsh drought that has hit a wide desert zone of Paraguay known as the Chaco Boreal. The waters from the Pilcomayo river stopped reaching this area after a massive flood earlier this year changed its course to Argentine territories. During a recent visit, Associated Press journalists found two dead caimans in the area and several others agonizing in the mud. Owners of the area's San Jorge Hacienda have tried to rescue the adult and newborn yacare caimans by drilling 18 wells to collect water that is then transported to reservoirs normally used for cattle.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 29, 2016 03:56 UTC