Marshall, Margibi County - A French couple runs a wildlife sanctuary in Kpan’s Town on the Marshall highway in Margibi County that is rescuing endangered species, including pangolins. Locally called “ants bears”, pangolins are the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world, with an estimated 300 taken from the wild every day worldwide. It was Lisa who encouraged Rudolph to establish the wildlife sanctuary when she joined him here in 2009. SCNL provides logistical and veterinary support, and the FDA provides a ranger, who does the confiscation of animals, provides training for wildlife caregivers and provides subsidy. All four caregivers at the wildlife sanctuary are paid by the couple and they also provide the lodging and meals of the volunteer manager.

Source: Front Page Africa March 04, 2018 21:00 UTC