A Journey Home For Maluku’s Parrots: June’24 Translocation
On June 21, 2024, a special journey began across the Maluku Islands in Indonesia as 68 rescued animals, once caught in the illegal pet trade, finally returned home.
This remarkable group, including White Cockatoos, Chattering Lories, Violet-Necked Parrots, and Moluccan Cockatoos, was rescued by forestry officers over the past year and entrusted to the North Sulawesi Natural Resources Conservation Agency. From there, they were brought to Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Centre, where they received dedicated care and rehabilitation as they awaited their release.
After months of preparation and final health checks, they … Continue