Shampoo and Hoy, two stunning long-tailed macaques, have recently arrived at WFFT after enduring years in a cramped cage, deprived of sunlight and freedom.
3 Rescued Infant Macaques Arrive at WFFT
Meet WFFT’s newest arrivals ‘Mizaru’ (Miz), ‘Kikazaru’ (Kik), and ‘Iwazar’ (Iwa), named after the three wise monkeys. They are infant long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) all between the ages of 6-12 months old. They have had a rather tough start to life. All three were rescued by a long-term supporter of WFFT after being involved in various instances in the area were they used to live close to the city of Bangkok. Each of them are now orphans as they have lost their mothers. Luckily they were rescued and brought to the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre for permanent refuge. Miz and Kik are both missing an arm, these injuries were likely sustained when they were captured from the wild.
The long-tailed macaque is listed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species, in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, tolerance of a broad range of habitats, occurrence in a number of protected areas. Although it is under heavy hunting pressure for the pet trade, meat, sport and trophies, this is not considered a major threat to the species overall. Females are often taken into breeding facilities and males are exported internationally primarily for use in laboratory research. They are regularly persecuted as pests. Habitat loss is also a localised threat, but the species can persist in a variety of habitats and are very adaptable.
All three monkeys seem strong and in good health. We have three other juvenile long-tailed macaques at WFFT so we are hopeful after a period of time being quarantine they will become a new group/mini troop of long-tailed macaques. As they grow older they will be introduced into one of WFFT’s large open macaque fields. We will keep you posted on their progress.
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