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The following guidelines are examples of how you can make a difference to the growing threat of extinction amongst many of Asia's most important species. When travelling please report any sightings or incidents that involve wildlife or wildlife products being sold, used or consumed using the Incident Report under the reporting hotlines menu on the home page. The information you submit through this website will be assessed and forwarded immediately to the relevent authorities to follow-up. There are also country specific hotlines in this section you can call to report directly.  These images are examples of a large bear farm discovered in Mong La, Shan State Burma in March 2008. This town is on the Chinese border and was built to cater for Chinese tourists who cross the border to gamble, visit brothels and consume exotic wildlife. The farm had over 40 asiatic black bears kept in small cages to extract bile for consumers. If you encounter a facility like this or see wildlife products being sold please report it through the Incident Reports menu on this website.  In many Asian countries wildlife is also often used to entertain tourists - THIS IS ILLEGAL - the animals suffer and have been taken from forests, protected areas or national parks to supply this trade. Please do not encourage the handlers or owners by buying food and feeding the animal or having your photo taken with the animal. The most common species used in this trade are elephants, gibbons and monkeys, snakes, loris's, bears, exotic birds and reptiles. If you witness anyone trying to sell you wildlife at markets or privately report the incident through the reporting section on this website. Please include as much information as possible.  Above: The Wildlife Friends of Thailand facility in Phetchaburi Thailand receives and treats wildlife that has been confiscated or abused, often as a result of illegal trade or use to entertain tourists. Here a macaque is being speyed (castrated) to make it less aggressive and encourage it to socialise and intergrate with others of its kind. It was severely traumatised due to being kept in a small cage and abused for much of its life. Your report will remain anonymous, there is no risk to you of recrimination. The information will be used to investigate the incident and where applicable, take enforcement action. By reporting you are making a real difference. Your interest and support is needed and appreciated.
 A large python that was stabbed receives treatment at the Wildlife Friends for Thailand facility in Phetchaburi Thailand. |