Read the latest news from Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) in Cameroon! Its April/May 2014 newsletter offers detailed stories and wonderful photos of compassionate people and rescued animals. Here are the highlights:
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– In April, LWC conducted its very first primate release: a Milne-Edwards’ Potto who had been rescued in January.
– Also in April, LWC and Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife staff confiscated 36 animals who were being illegally held in Muyuka at an incredibly small “zoo” in deplorable conditions. Nearly all of the rescued animals required immediate medical attention, and all are expected to make a return to the wild.
– Thanks to assistance from ProWildlife, LWC received a generous donation of 165 master-keyed padlocks from ABUS. Previously, out of a required 240 padlocks for the centre, we had only 167—and, for these, 46 different keys—which would cost us valuable time in case of an emergency. Now, we only have five keys, and our cages are, once again, secure.
– Chinoise, a 16-month-old infant chimpanzee, rescued in January from a Chinese restaurant in Douala, was recently introduced to the nursery chimpanzee group. Her health has improved, and she has acclimated well to her new companions.
– LWC recently received a visit from members of Children of Conservation: a group that provides lifetime school scholarships to the children of workers at wildlife sanctuaries, including LWC. During their visit, the group held a special event for all of the children whose scholarships they sponsor.
– The centre was lucky to receive a second working visit from world renowned Dr. Katarina Chiller and her team from Atlanta Skin Cancer Specialists, PC. The 100 drill monkeys at LWC are exposed to more sunlight than they would be in nature, which has caused some of them to develop a type of skin cancer. Dr. Kat and her team removed these carcinomas: a live-saving procedure.
– This spring, LWC had several new arrivals who had been rescued from various situations: an African soft-shelled turtle, four African Grey Parrots, and a Home’s Hinged Tortoise.
– 908 students from 11 different schools—all of whom had participated in our conservation education school outreach program—visited LWC to see the animals they had learned about.
– A golf competition was held in March, with a portion of the proceeds donated to LWC.
– LWC recently participated in the “Marche de Printemps,” where the centre raised funds by selling items like post cards, animal paintings, and animal adoptions.
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