RELEASE AND MONITORING

Our aim is that all rescued, rehabilitated and captive-born carnivores and pangolins are released back to the wild to support the conservation of wild populations, more than 1200 animals were released in the program in 7 years. Before releasing, the suitability of the release locations is assessed based on habitat conditions, evidence of wild populations and hunting pressures are all considered to ensure the best chance of survival for the released animals. We continually monitor these releases and their impacts on wild populations, to ensure that these releases will help support the recovery of threatened wildlife species

  • Ensuring the animals meet required health standards before release
  • Carrying out assessments to ensure the habitat is suitable for the released animals
  • Coordinating with the research team to monitor the post-release animals
  • Creating and following release protocols
  • Mobilising resources to support rescue, rehabilitation and post-release monitoring
  • It is not easy to find suitable habitats for some species to rehabilitate. Protected areas are often selected to release animals. It would be useful to have a strong research team to review literature on species distribution history.
  • It í important to consider releasing animals in a cost-effective way e.g., distance from rescue centres to the release site
  • It is advised to release animals to semi-wild areas before their eventual release into the wild could secure their survival.
  • Since it is not easy to monitor animals in the forests of Viet Nam, different new tracking methods using advanced technology techniques are preferred e.g., using drones and thermal cameras