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Pangolin Santuary
Tawau Hills ParkPangolin santuary to be Sabah's new wildlife tourist attraction
By Avila Geraldine June 24, 2019 @ 5:27pm
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The Pangolin Sanctuary will be established within the protected Tawau Hills National Park with a start-up fund of Rm1 million. This Pangolin Sanctuary cum Research Centre will become Sabah’s new wildlife tourist attraction.
Arizona Sabah Pangolin Sanctuary and Research Institute
(SAPSARI)Arizona Sabah Pangolin Sanctuary and Research Institute (SAPSARI) funded the institute with an initial start-up investment of RM1 million with effort from Sabah state government to further protect this species of world’s most poached and trafficked animal.
Tawau Hills Park was picked as a suitable location for the Pangolin Sanctuary because the park has a vast forest suitable place for pangolins with plenty of food. supplies of insects such as termites and ants.This establishment between SAPSARI and Sabah Wildlife Department would be run by local experts and Sabah Wildlife Department.
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Elisa Panjang
Pangolin expert
"...The sanctuary will also serve as a research centre.... to assist Sabah Wildlife Department and researchers to have better data on pangolin population and behavior...”
Deputy Chief Minister cum state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister
Datuk Christina Liew
June 24, 2019
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“.....Sabah has a vibrant eco-tourism industry and well-educated people. This sanctuary is not just a Sabah project but a global one. I am confident Sabah can take the lead in pangolin conservation efforts......”
Peter Chan
Founder of Sabah Pangolin Sanctuary and Research Institute
(SAPSARI)
June 24, 2019
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In Sabah, it is estimated there are slightly more than 1,000 pangolins left in the wild. The animal is illegally hunted for its :
1- meat (exotic food)
2- scales (traditional medicine)
3- skin (accessories)
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