By Amy Aucamp-Clark | Campaign Manager
With a large bulk of the money raised via this Campaign, we have been able to provide four new VHF telemetry units, refurbish two old telemetry units as well as a satellite unit so that they may used again and provided six months satellite coverage. We have also purchased 15 Rogz lights that are used on the pangolins so we can spot them in the dark whilst out feeding in the bush, five sets of hand held weighing scales to monitor their weights whilst out in the field and a brand new TR-8 telemetry receiver and antenna kit. All of this equipment is used during the monitoring and release process of all pangolins that enter our care. Devices are placed on pangolins so that they can be tracked and monitored in the bush. It is vital this is done to make sure they are adapting to their new surroundings and thriving!
Our little Lily is doing so well! Despite everything that has been against her, and the many ups and downs she has gone through throughout her rehab, she is now moving from strength to strength and we are so happy to see her finally gaining weight and keeping it on.
Wilma has been doing incredibly well since she started her release process in November. Not only has she gained over 2.5kg, she has established her home range and also had a few visits from a male named Riaan who was also released in the area after completing his rehabilitation at another rehab facility. This is fantastic news, and the ultimate prize, knowing that two rescued and released pangolins are back where they belong and, fingers crossed, contributing to the survival of their species.
Maverick arrived at the centre in the beginning of March after being caught in an electric fence where he had suffered a number of severe shocks. As the location he was found in was far from trained professionals, he was airlifted to the centre by Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services and was able to receive treatment within only a few hours of being found. Whilst he had suffered electrical burns to his throat, front feet, and the base of his tail he was otherwise in very good health. He remained at the centre for just over 2 weeks whilst his burns healed and has since been released. We continue to monitor him to ensure that he is thriving in his new area, but so far he has been a model pangolin, loving life and gaining over a kilogram in weight since his release 6 weeks ago.
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