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A review of commercial captive breeding of parrots as a supply-side intervention to address unsustainable trade

A review of commercial captive breeding of parrots as a supply-side intervention to address unsustainable trade Can parrot farming help save wild parrots? A new study by the World Parrot Trust and World Animal Protection, published in Conservation Biology, reveals...

November 21, 2024

Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Conference in Laos

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Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Conference in Laos

WARN is a network uniting animal rescue centers, wildlife enforcement groups, and officials from across East and Southeast Asia, all working together to address illegal wildlife trade on a regional scale.

November 8, 2024

New WPT Study Warns of Risks in Expanding Captive-Bred Parrot Trade

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New WPT Study Warns of Risks in Expanding Captive-Bred Parrot Trade

A new study published in Conservation Biology has raised concerns over the effectiveness of commercial captive-breeding of parrots as a strategy to reduce pressure on wild populations.

September 20, 2024

Africa Fighting Wildlife Trade Saving Endangered Species Timneh Parrot Program

New Timneh Parrot Roost Discovered

Recently discovered roost helps boost conservation for Timneh parrots. WPT’s Dr. Steven Janssen teamed up with Dr. Ben Freeman and Andrew Gweh to visit one of only known roost site for the endangered Timneh Parrot in Liberia.

September 4, 2024

New Harvard and NYU Report Highlights Zoonotic Risks in Wildlife Trade

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New Harvard and NYU Report Highlights Zoonotic Risks in Wildlife Trade

A new report examining the zoonotic disease risks associated with animal markets has been released by the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard and the Center for Animal and the Environmental Protection at New York University.

September 2, 2024

Empowering Wildlife Officers: CENFOR Liberia Workshop Boosts Parrot Rescue Efforts

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Empowering Wildlife Officers: CENFOR Liberia Workshop Boosts Parrot Rescue Efforts

The Center for Environment, Forest Conservation and Research [CENFOR Liberia] hosted a training workshop in Zwedru for wildlife crime law enforcement officers. This workshop was a major step forward in enhancing parrot rescue operations and fighting illegal wildlife trade.

August 28, 2024

Empowering Parrot Rescue: WPT Training for Liberian Wildlife Officers at Libassa Ecolodge

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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.

August 11, 2024

World Parrot Day X Space: Experts Unite to Protect Africa’s Parrots

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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.

July 19, 2024

Successful Release of Rehabilitated Parrots in Indonesia

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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...

June 21, 2024

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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.

May 31, 2024

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