Abandoned Captured Macaques Found
On June 14, 2023, twelve captured wild macaques were discovered inside a bag at a mango plantation in Doem Bang Nang Buat district. Tragically, three of the apes had already died. Kalayakorn Titwattana, chief of Moo 11 village in tambon Khao Din, reported the find to Anan Sriphudpong, chief of the Bung Chawak Wildlife Reserve Office.
Bung Chawak Wildlife Reserve Responds
Upon receiving the information, officials from the wildlife reserve and veterinarians rushed to the mango plantation. After confirming that 12 macaques were indeed in the bag, they discovered that only nine of them were still alive, albeit in a very weak state. The dead macaques included some believed to be mothers and their offspring.
Investigation and Macaques’ Recovery
Thung Khli police were informed about the finding, and the surviving macaques were taken to Bung Chawak Wildlife Reserve for care and recovery. It is suspected that these monkeys were part of a larger group that had been captured by hunters for sale to wildlife traffickers. The dead macaques were likely rejected by the traffickers, prompting the hunters to abandon them inside the bag, leaving them to die in the mango plantation.
Saving Innocent Lives
The rescue of these macaques is a crucial reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation efforts and the fight against illegal trafficking. If not for the timely intervention of the local villagers and wildlife reserve officials, all of the macaques in the bag would have faced a tragic fate. As awareness grows around the cruel treatment of wildlife, we can hope for a better future for these innocent creatures.
The Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking
The plight of these macaques is just a small glimpse into the illegal wildlife trade and its devastating impacts on animal populations. To protect these creatures, it is essential to support law enforcement, conservation organizations, and government agencies in their efforts to curb wildlife trafficking and safeguard the natural habitats of these animals.
