At World Pangolin Day celebrationThe Forestry Development Authority (FDA), Conservation International (CI) and other partners, have concurred to exert efforts in combating the illegal hunting and killing of wildlife with a high emphasis on Pangolin. The celebration brought together Conservation partners with FDA officials and workers, and representatives of the European Union who also have a key interest in the protection of Liberia’s forest and biodiversity. In Liberia, all pangolins are protected by law: it is a federal crime to hunt, kill, eat and keep them. The Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary, in collaboration with the Forestry Development Authority, is the first and only wildlife rescue center for different animal species in Liberia and was founded in 2017. That is why it is of great importance to preserve pangolins in Liberia,” says FDA.

Source: Daily Observer February 18, 2020 02:26 UTC