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Pet Macaques in Vietnam: An NGO's Perspective
Brooke Catherine Aldrich1, David Neale1
1Animals Asia Foundation, Hong Kong, China.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|January 5, 2021
Summary
The pet macaque trade in Vietnam is extensive, with over 1254 cases recorded between 2015-2019. This practice poses significant welfare and conservation concerns, necessitating collaborative action.
Area of Science:
- Wildlife trade
- Primate conservation
- Animal welfare science
Background:
- The pet trade in macaques is a growing concern in Vietnam.
- Understanding the scale of this trade is crucial for conservation efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the widespread trade in pet macaques in Vietnam.
- To provide a baseline understanding of the macaque pet trade's scale.
Main Methods:
- Opportunistic data collection on macaque confiscations, surrenders, releases, and rescue center populations from 2015-2019.
- Comparison of data from Education for Nature Vietnam and government wildlife rescue centers.
- Semi-structured interviews with key personnel from a non-governmental organization.
Main Results:
- At least 1254 cases of macaque keeping were recorded between 2015-2019.
- Specific macaque species involved include Assamese, long-tailed, Northern pig-tailed, rhesus, and stump-tailed macaques.
- A minimum of 423 macaques were confiscated, and 490 were released during the study period.
Conclusions:
- The macaque pet trade in Vietnam is a significant issue with serious welfare and conservation implications.
- There is a need for collaborative efforts between organizations and authorities to address this problem.
- Further research is required to fully understand the scope and impact of the macaque pet trade.
