Text by Chiew Lin May
Photos by Tee Thye Lim & Chiew Lin May
Photos by Tee Thye Lim & Chiew Lin May
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is glad they attended the 9th East and Southeast Asian Wild Animal Rescue Network Conference (WARN Conference) from 7th to 11th November 2017 in Cuc Phuong, Vietnam. This year, the WARN Conference was hosted by the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (Cuc Phuong, Vietnam). A total of 70 participants from 18 organizations attended the conference and shared their experiences related to animal rescue, rehabilitation and release through presentations, practical workshops and site visits to their rescued centres. The theme of this year was “Wildlife Rescuing,Rehabilitation and Release”.
The purpose of WARN is to enhance the capabilities of East and South East Asian wildlife rescue centers to rescue and conserve wildlife, provide conservation awareness education for the public and advocate minimum standards for wildlife rescue centers.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to
i. Endangered Primate Rescue Center
ii. Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program)
iii. The Turtle Conservation Centre
iv. FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh
v. Van Long Nature Reserve
The conference was a great opportunity to tackle the ongoing wildlife crisis and develop better rescue, rehabilitation and release animal care. Huge thanks to WARN Members and Endangered Primate Rescue Center for hosting this successful 9th WARN Conference. It was great sharing experience!!
This year, the WARN Conference was hosted by the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (Cuc Phuong, Vietnam)
The theme of this year was “Wildlife Rescuing, Rehabilitation and Release”.
Mr. Tilo Nadler Co director of the Vietnam Primate Conservation Program gave the opening speech to welcome participants to the 9th Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Conference
J. Peter Donlon from Director of Global Member Development of Species 360 With title of “Global best practices in Animal Welfare, Husbandry and Health care in Rescue/Rehab/Sanctuary facilities”
Sonja Luz from Director Conservation, Research and Veterinary Services, Wildlife Reserves Singapore With title of “The Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP): Status update with a review of in situ/ex situ linkages in averting species extinctions in Southeast Asia”
Jennifer Gardner from International Fund for Animal Welfare With title of “Building a Network for disaster planning and response"
Andrew Ginsos from Wildlife Health Unit of Sabah Wildlife Department With title of “Wildlife Health Unit and its role in Wildlife Conservation”
Marina Kenyon from Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre, Vietnam With title of “Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release with Post-Release Monitoring of 52 Pygmy Lorises (Nycticebus pygmaeus) in South Vietnam”
Yu-Ling Tsai from Endemic Species Research Institute, Taiwan With title of “The pre-release training management of gliding mammals: A case study of hand-reared orphan flying squirrels in the Endemic Species Research Institute, Taiwan”
Ruweti Nurpiana from Centre for Orangutan Protection, Indonesia With title of “An update to the wildlife trade situation in Indonesia”
Dhani Ramadhani from Centre for Orangutan Protection, Indonesia With title of “From zoo to real forest”
Signe Preuschoft from FOUR PAWS International With title of “Conservation re-introduction and wellbeing in apes”
Tan Kit Sun from Senior Officer of Wild Animal Rescue Centre, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong With title of “Summary of post release monitoring of various species at Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong”
Madelon Rusman from Animal Manager of Save Vietnam’s Wildlife, Vietnam With title of “Rescuing of Pangolins from illegal trade contributes far more important impact in conservation than just welfare”
Kieran Harkin from FOUR PAWS International With title of “Expediting an end to bear farming in Vietnam”
Sarah van Herpt and Hoang Van Chien from Animals Asia Foundation With title of “Simple bear necessities: Considerations for the use of integrations to maximize space in bear sanctuaries”
Richard Thompson from Animals Asia Foundation With title of “The importance of assessing mobility in captive wildlife”
Ruhaizam Ruslan Wildlife Rescue Unit of Sabah Wildlife Department With title of “Rescue, Treatment and Release of an injured wild Sun bear”
Tee Thye Lim from Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre With title of “Noninvasive DNA sampling of Malayan Sun bears: A preliminary review of hair snagging method for density estimation”
Training workshops -First aid treatment and care for confiscated small carnivores and pangolins
Training workshops -First aid treatment and care for confiscated small carnivores and pangolins
Training workshops -Practical training for radio tracking
Training workshops -Practical training for radio tracking
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program).
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program).
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to new FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to new FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
Dr Wong Siew Te has been elected as the WARN board member! Congrats Wong!! — with Wong Siew Te.
WARN Conference Group Photo.
WARN Conference Group Photo.
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