Mr. Big is Finally Freed from Chains
Yesterday we received a telephone call about a young male Northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) that was being kept at a temple not far far away for the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre. They had been keeping this macaque since he was a very small baby after he was dumped there as…
Ever felt like running your own wildlife rescue centre….?
We are seeking the ideal candidate(s) for a recently opened positon at the Laos Wildlife Rescue Centre, ‘Wildlife Rescue Centre Manager’ Male or Female, or a couple, experience working in or managing a wildlife rescue center is a must, able to work independently, age 27-50, ability to speak Thai or…
Her sad eyes speak more than words……
Let us introduce you to ‘Jub Jib’ the 15 year-old white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar) who arrived at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre yesterday. Just over 15 years ago Jub Jib was living with her family high in the tree canopy in Thailand’s biggest national park, Kaeng Krachan, which is part…
One Big Move for 7 Special Little Monkeys
The 7 youngest members of our primate family here at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre have just progressed to a large open top field environment. These little orphans have all had a rather distressing start to life, three of them are missing limbs, now they can start to be little…
Celebrating WFFT’s 16 Year Anniversary
This morning WFFT staff and volunteers celebrated the 16th year of the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand. Here are some pictures from this mornings merit making and offerings to the monks of Khao Lok Chang Temple. Thank you to all our supporters over the years. Here is to many more successful…
Rescued — Electrocution Victim
A few days ago we received a call from some concerned locals that had found a male long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) next to a busy road, he had been electrocuted and had fallen to the ground. The team headed out to help this monkey, he was taken straight back to…
Rescued – Asiatic Golden Jackal
Yesterday an infant Asiatic golden jackal (Canis aureus) was brought into WFFT after being found alone walking through an urban area north of the city of Bangkok. Due to his young age and the location he was found some concerned locals captured him and brought him to the WFFT Wildlife…
Monkey Madness, as 17 Macaques get a New Home
Here at WFFT we continuously strive to create wonderful habitats for our rescued inhabitants. This week the construction of a new open top macaque field was completed allowing us to start to relocate some of our long-term resident macaque troops around, creating new exciting enriching environments for them. The ‘Baby…
Awareness Campaign about Wildlife Exploitation
WFFT and WFI are starting a new campaign to create more awareness about the illegal wildlife trade for the pet and tourist trade. These 3 posters were designed by a Thai student to help spread the message. We are now asking permission from authorities and local businesses to present these…
Rescued – Japanese Sparrowhawk
Yesterday a kind man from Bangkok rescued a juvenile male Japanese sparrowhawk (Accipiter gularis). He had been found next to the mans home drowning in a river, the man noticed it and swiftly saved him from drowning. He then called WFFT immediately and commenced on the long drive down from…
Mad Max gets a New Home
Mischievous Max has been with us since September last year after being rescued at only a few months old. Last week we started making a new larger home, as he grows into adulthood he will require a lot more space and less close care from the WFFT Team. We have…
Rescued — Otter Pup
Meet ‘Jump’ the female oriental small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) who was brought in a few days ago by some people that claimed they found her in a Bangkok suburb. We were told they found her running near a busy road ‘shouting’ for help (otters scream very loud when they are…
