Rescued – Otters and a Civet
This week the WFFT Rescue Centre welcomed three new residents. An infant Asian Palm Civet and two Asian Small-clawed Otters.
Fun Facts Friday
Did you know that sun bears have a nickname? Because of their love for honey, they are also called "honey bears".
Special Project : DoDo
Over the last month, our staff and volunteers worked hard on a special project to renovate DoDo’s home.
Rescued – Indomalayan Bamboo Rats
After spending many years in captivity two Large Bamboo Rat’s (Rhizomys sumatrensis) were handed over to WFFT a few days ago. We have named them Stuart and Little.
A New Life for the Lannister brothers
หลังจากที่ใช้ชีวิตเป็นสัตว์เลี้ยง วันนี้ครอบครัวแลนนิสเตอร์ได้กลับคืนสู่ธรรมชาติเเล้วหลังจากพักฟื้นตรวจสุขภาพอย่างถี่ถ้วนพวกเขาก็พร้อมที่จะกลับบ้าน บ้านที่พวกเขาสมควรจะอยู่เเละห่างจากมนุษย์
Rescued – Ex-pet Asian palm civet
'Baiboon', a chubby Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus).
Nightlife!
We set up trail cameras to get a glimpse of our more elusive nocturnal animals. Some seemed aware of these strange new contraptions while others paid no mind. We captured some surprising moments! Check out our jackals meeting a large monitor lizard, a leopard cat friendship, and porcupines tenderly grooming…
Binturongs – Yin & Yang
Rescued binturongs, Yin & Yang, were introduced to a large forested enclosure this week! We got trail cameras just in time to get a peak at these elusive nocturnal creatures. Check out their prehensile tails! https://youtu.be/8pFC2UnOQ_M
Pangolin Relocation
It’s not every day that we cross paths with a pangolin! A farmer found this sweet pangolin on his plantation very far from any natural habitat. His friend wanted to buy it off him so we are very glad that he came to WFFT instead! The nocturnal and shy…
Jungle Gym
This dynamic bear duo (Deena and Deedo) are very cheeky and have a great sense of humor. They are often seen playing with leaves and tumbling about, so we’ve built them a little gym to climb on! https://youtu.be/80gzU5vuiaA
Yai, The Bear With A Sore Head
Recently, some swelling was found on the face of Yai, our Asiatic Black Bear. She was sedated and brought to the WFFT Wildlife Hospital to be examined and X-rayed. It was discovered that Yai had a fractured upper canine tooth that had become infected. This had caused a tooth root…
Bowie Ashes to Ashes 29/01/2016 to 28/07/2018
It is with great "Sorrow" that we have to share the heartbreaking news that our much loved Malayan Sun Bear 'Bowie' passed away. Bowie arrived at WFFT as a tiny bundle of joy on the same week as the great David Bowie passed away. She has been a fitting tribute…
Oompoom the Bear Undergoes Surgery
A few weeks ago the WFFT Vet Team noticed a swelling in the corner of the eye of one of our Malayan Sun Bears, Oompoon. He is 18 years old and has been at WFFT since 2004 when he was rescued from a fish market in Southern Thailand where he…
Bamboo Rat Arrives for Life Saving Surgery
Yesterday an Indomalayan Bamboo Rat (Rhizomys sumatrensis) was rushed into the WFFT Wildlife Hospital for emergency surgery after its teeth had grown through its face. The rat in question, was rescued by its owners 7 years ago from hunters who were going to to eat her. As with all rodents…
VIDEO DIARY – Joy’s Journey.
Do you remember Joy the bear that we rescued just a few weeks ago...? Take a look at Joy's journey to freedom. You can see her full rescue story at https://www.wfft.org/wildlife-general/finally-some-joy-in-her-life/
BREAKING NEWS – Joyful Moments with Joy…
After 15 years locked in a small cage with a concrete floor rescued Asiatic black bear Joy felt grass on her feet, sunlight on her skin and water on her whole body for the first time in over a decade. So many new scents, sounds and tastes for her to…
