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Ignorance is reigning the world 0*\ :evil:


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Update: Rescued pangolin returns to the wild!

We’re thrilled to share that rescued pangolin, Louis, as he has affectionately been nicknamed, has entered the slow release process on a reserve in Zululand!

Louis was saved from certain death in the illegal trade by quick thinking EWT and H12Leshiba Game Reserve staff, with support from the African Pangolin Working Group, a little over a month ago. He has since been recovering from his ordeal under the expert care of the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, and this week the process required to return Louis to the wild, where he belongs, began.

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While initial plans were for Louis to be released in the Soutpansberg area, where he was rescued, he will now form part of an exciting reintroduction of the species to the Zululand area. Louis is joined by a pregnant female pangolin, who was also rescued from the illegal trade. Together, they offer hope for the future of the species in the area.

The first phase of the slow release process involves the pangolins being walked into the area of eventual release every evening. After a sufficient foraging session, they will go back into their sleeping box where they will sleep until the next foraging session. This daily process usually continues for between three and five days, but it may take longer, depending on the individual animals and how they adapt and behave. The process is always closely guided by a staff member so that the pangolins’ behaviour can be monitored and correctly interpreted. Once the animals have settled and are displaying normal behaviour, they will be released.

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Post-release monitoring will be done through both VHF and satellite telemetry units that have been fitted to these pangolins. For the first three weeks, Louis and his partner must be found twice a day and a visual observation recorded – type of habitat, burrow type, and behaviour. The monitor needs to observe the animals feeding and record the ant species. It is critical to weigh the animals in the field so that we can ascertain that they are indeed feeding properly. This is important because weight loss is the first indication that Louis or his partner may not be doing well, and we can then act before it is too late. Thereafter, they must be located twice a week for a further three months, then once per week for the remainder of the year. After that, they will hopefully have settled in an area and monitoring can continue as desired.

This release process, and the monitoring that accompanies it, is imperative if we want to ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of these precious pangolins. There have been many instances where these traumatised animals have deteriorated post-release and had to be readmitted to hospital, or worse, have succumbed to their illnesses. Indeed, even with a slow release process, there is around a 20% chance of a relapse. This makes fitting tracking devices, and monitoring these animals regularly, absolutely essential.

The rescue video: https://www.africawild-forum.com/viewto ... 66#p452366


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It is difficult to beat ignorance and superstition and if you add poverty it will take a loooong time and the pangolins might be gone by then. The worst seems to be the Asian markets though. Nothing new :evil: :evil:


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Hawks nab alleged poachers of endangered species
2019-07-15 22:59


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Armed guard accompanying pangolin on evening walk. (Supplied: Niel Aldridge)


Two people were arrested in Cape Town for the illegal possession of pangolin scales.

Nkosikhona Ndebele,27, and Mphumelelo Keya,28, appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate's Court on Friday.

The two was arrested at a food outlet inside a shopping centre in Muizenberg on July 10.

According to Hawks spokesperson Captain Philani Nkwalase their arrest followed a joint intelligence-driven operation held by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team and the SA Police Service provincial Flying Squad which allegedly found them in possession of Pangolin scales.

Keya was released on R2 000 bail but Ndebele remains in custody.

The case was postponed to July 19 for verification of Ndebele’s identification pending his bail hearing.

Meanwhile, in an unrelated matter, Glen Baadjies, 45, and Tanyan Jameza Gradwell, 39, were arrested on July 11 after they were allegedly caught in possession of four elephant tusks concealed in the boot of the vehicle they were found in.

"The provincial Flying Squad team stopped a suspicious vehicle driving on Plattekloof Road. The vehicle and the elephant tusks were seized for further investigation," Nkwalase said.

They appeared in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of illegal possession of ivory in contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity (Nemba) Act.

They were released on R5 000 bail each.

Their matter was postponed to September 4 for further investigation.

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News ... s-20190715


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Singapore seizes elephant ivory and pangolin scales in record $48m haul

23 July 2019
The haul was Singapore's largest ivory seizure to date

Singapore authorities have seized 8.8 tonnes (8,800kg) of elephant ivory, its largest seizure to date.

Authorities estimate that the tusks, valued at $12.9m (£10.4m), have come from nearly 300 African elephants.

Some 11.9 tonnes of pangolin scales valued at $35.7m were also seized. It is believed to have belonged to about 2,000 of the mammals.

The illegal cargo was found in containers after a tip-off from China's customs department.

Authorities discovered the animal parts on Sunday after they inspected a shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo that was passing through Singapore on its way to Vietnam.

The containers were falsely declared to contain timber.

"Upon inspection, sacks containing pangolin scales and elephant ivory were found in one of the containers," the National Parks Board said in a statement.

The seized pangolin scales and elephant ivory will be destroyed.

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All very well, but the animals are dead!!


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