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Day 9

A food ration for a rescued wild animal in Vietnam

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A food ration for a rescued wild animal in Vietnam
Day 9
Caring for rescued animals in Vietnam

The body covering of pangolins is unique in the animal kingdom. It consists of large, overlapping horn plates - which gives them the appearance of pine cones. When in danger, they can roll up into a ball. Unfortunately, this does not protect them from poachers, who usually target the animals' horn plates. These are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The animals' meat is also sold as an exotic food specialty. The strong demand from both areas has led to pangolins being one of the most illegally traded mammals.

Caring for rescued animals in Vietnam
need
Food for confiscated wild animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam.
activity
In the rescue center, confiscated wild animals receive a food ration.
Measurable performance
Number of food rations for confiscated wild animals, such as pangolins.
Result
By caring for the confiscated animals, the wild animal population is protected.
Systemically relevant impact
The care allows for later re-release into the wild, thus preserving biodiversity in Vietnam.
background

Vietnam is located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, but poaching and habitat destruction threaten the country's biodiversity. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), animals such as the Javan rhinoceros, the kouprey (a wild cattle that lives hidden in the rainforest), the hog deer and the bearded bustard are already critically endangered (IUCN, 2018). The populations of many other species have declined so much that they face a similar fate. In addition to pangolins, small predators such as Bengal cats and civet cats are increasingly being caught in the wild in Vietnam to be sold on illegal markets.

If the relevant authorities succeed in arresting wildlife smugglers and confiscating illegally caught wild animals, they are faced with the challenge of finding appropriate accommodation for the animals. As a rule, they cannot be released directly into the wild. First, it must be determined where these animals were caught and whether they are free of disease, as otherwise they could infect the wild population. This is why the work of the wildlife rescue station in Vietnam is vital for the survival of the confiscated animals.

Hanoi, Vietnam
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The good deed

The good deed helps to care for confiscated wild animals that have been rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. The confiscated animals are examined in the rescue center, given medical care and looked after until they can be released back into the wild. Together with the national park authorities, the animals are released back into the protected areas where possible. This is to preserve the populations of the endangered species. By rescuing, caring for and releasing the wild animals back into the wild, biodiversity in Vietnam is to be preserved and wild animals are to be protected from animal smugglers. By involving the local population, they are made aware of the need to protect wild animals so that they can become more involved in the long term in promoting biodiversity in the region.

AboutVietnam
Hanoi
Hanoi
Capital city
95 415 000
95 415 000
Population
5.859
5.859
Gross domestic product per capita per year
116
116
Human Development Index (Human Development Index)

In the north and south of Vietnam there are river deltas that are connected by an area of forests and mountains. This is how Vietnam got the nickname "bamboo stick with 2 rice bowls".

About the organization and further information

organization

Action Group for Species Protection (AGA) eV

Website

http://www.aga-artenschutz.de

Transparent Civil Society Initiative

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