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Empowering Parrot Rescue: WPT Training for Liberian Wildlife Officers at Libassa Ecolodge
Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary plays a critical role in tackling illegal wildlife trade through a formal partnership with the government body, Forestry Development Authority (FDA), which receives animals confiscated from traffickers.
Second Chance for Yellow-naped Amazons: Successful Release in El Salvador
Five confiscated Yellow-naped Amazons have been given a second chance at life in the wild. This milestone is part of the ongoing efforts by El Salvador’s Ministerio de Medio Ambiente (MARN) to rehabilitate these Critically Endangered parrots and reintroduce them...
World Parrot Day X Space: Experts Unite to Protect Africa’s Parrots
On World Parrot Day May 31, 2024, Wild Africa Fund (WAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Tribune, hosted an impactful X Space event to spotlight the ecological importance of parrots and the significant threats they face.
Scarlet Macaws Thriving in Copán: PRO-ALAS Monitors 43 Wild Nests
Exciting news from the lush canopies of Copán Ruinas, Honduras! As of June, the tireless PRO-ALAS team is closely monitoring 43 wild nests. Out of these, 18 are bustling with life, housing 18 adorable chicks and three precious eggs!
Successful Release of Rehabilitated Parrots in Indonesia
On Friday, June 21, 2024, a total of 68 animals were transported from Bitung back to their native Ternate (North Maluku) and Ambon (Maluku). This group includes 11 White Cockatoos, 29 Chattering Lories, 4 Violet-necked Parrots, 11 Red Lories, 9...
Introducing Yasyan Konservasi Paruh Bengkok: New WPT foundation for Indonesian parrot conservation
Yasyan Konservasi Paruh Bengkok - WPT's Indonesian representation - enables us to have an even bigger impact in the region, partnering with other organisations and forestry departments to expand conservation action for parrots in the region.
