Date and Time: Tuesday, 5th March 2024 at 6pm UTC
Topic: Pangolin Protection: Rehabilitating the most trafficked mammal in the world
Guest Speakers: Dr Peter Rogers and Dr Debbie English
With decades of experience, Dr Peter Rogers and Dr Debbie English are considered two of the most experienced wildlife veterinarians specialising in Pangolin rehabilitation in the world. They specialize in the rescue and veterinary care of the Temminck’s ground pangolin, plus the management and conservation of many other endangered species.
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Wildlife Vet Online Live Ep. 19
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What are the most common ages of Temminck’s ground pangolins that require rehabilitation?
How many Temminck’s ground pangolins have you helped rehabilitate?
How did you get into rehabilitating Temminck’s ground pangolins?
What is the longest rehabilitation time that you have had for a Temminck’s ground pangolin?
What conditions would prevent you from rehabilitating a Temminck’s ground pangolin?
When did you first notice this problem with Pangolin trafficking?
Are rescues fewer or more frequent post COVID vs before COVID?
How many Pangolins do you think are recued vs missed?
Does everyone work together in your area to help the problem?
What are the timeframes from Pangolin theft to rescue?
What first aid is done immediately on rescue – even before reaching your wildlife hospital?
What are some of primary factors for success in rehab?
What medicines are used in rehabilitation and are they expensive?
How much does rehab cost per pangolin on average?
What is the rehabilitation success rate?
How long does rehab take?
When do you know they are ready for release?
How do you know the same pangolin won’t get captured again?
Have you ever rehabbed the same pangolin?
What needs to be done for this to stop?
How can everyday people help?
What are some common challenges faced when rehabilitating Pangolins?
Do you encounter pregnant Pangolins? How does their rehabilitation differ from the others rescued?