By Sheena Thiruselvan | Communications Associate
A concerned Ratanakiri resident contacted the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) regarding a wild black-shanked douc langur that had recently been captured by a trader. The kind resident found the langur in a market and purchased it in order to ensure that it would no longer be harmed and then contacted the WRRT via their 24-hour wildlife rescue hotline. The team found the dejected-looking animal tied and refusing all food. Langurs are sensitive leaf-eating monkeys and require specialized care in captivity. After explaining the situation to the owner, and examining the animal’s health, the team felt confident the langur was suitable for release. The team also gathered information on the trader, and explained the importance of contacting the WRRT instead of purchasing the animal to ensure it isn't replaced.
The following day, the WRRT released the animal into protected forest in Kep Seima District of Mondulkiri Province. The area is already home to a group of wild douc langurs that the team hopes the released langur will join. As soon as he was released, his spirits revived and he immediately began happily feeding on the leaves in the trees!
Last quarter, the WRRT conducted 196 operations, rescued 514 animals and released 275 animals back into the wild. Help the team continue to save animals, educate the public about wildlife laws and rescue threatened primates from illegal trafficking by making a gift today!
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