More than 560 animals rescued by the conservationists in Q1

In the first three months of 2022, the Wildlife Rescue Team of the Cambodian Wildlife Alliance rescued more than 560 animals. Conservationists have carried out hundreds of operations to curb the illegal wildlife trade, including rescuing and confiscating wildlife. 150 seized animals have been released back into the wild, while it is unclear if the rest are being rehabilitated. The source added that the largest number of animals rescued were turtles, of which 98 were rescued and 20 were released.

Conservationists have called for more participation in the fight to save Cambodia’s wildlife and forests. The Government has implemented measures to increase the security in the country’s numerous protected areas. The Ministry of Environment has said that the protection of wildlife is possible through the participation of the park rangers. The Ministry also implemented the Zero-Trap Campaign in various provinces that saw the destruction and banning of wildlife traps.

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