Company DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Collaborated with an organization LCRP Working for the protection and rescue of Liberian monkeys, to safely transport four vulnerable chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia.
All four surviving chimpanzees were relocated to their new home last weekend, Saturday, July 9, just in time to celebrate World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th. The collaboration is designed to raise awareness about the welfare, protection and conservation of the global chimpanzee population, which is in serious danger of extinction.
The four chimpanzees were led inATR72 LCD (Large cargo door) Designed for large cargo shipments, which allows minimal impact in the unloading and loading process of the animals throughout the transport journey. The aircraft has even been adapted to ensure first-class treatment for a 2-hour, 20-minute flight from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Guinea-Bissau to Daniel Audubar Cyrus International Airport in Liberia. To further ensure their safety, the chimpanzees were accompanied by veterinarian Jim Desmond, co-founder of Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection.
Anthony Buckley, VP of Operations DHL Express SSAHe said: ‘We are proud to support the organization LCRP In their mission to give the four chimpanzee monkeys that survived a new home. With many years of experience in leading wildlife, we have acquired valuable knowledge in ensuring the specific needs of the ‘special cargo’. Every wildlife mission we perform has its own unique requirements. That is why we always connect with experts to ensure that the animals arrive safely and in good health at the destinations designated for them. By supporting wildlife-committed initiatives, we can contribute to the protection of endangered species, habitats and biodiversity. “
Jenny Desmond, founder of Liberia’s Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection Organization, said: “The experience of DHL Wildlife transportation is world class, and we could not imagine collaborating with another logistics organization to ensure the safe passage of these vulnerable chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are a critically endangered species, they are protected in both countries, and it is illegal to harm or keep them as pets. “
Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection Organization (LCRP) Was founded in 2016 to rescue chimpanzees who are victims of illegal trade in chimpanzee meat and pets. One of the key goals of LCRP It will ensure the conservation of wild chimpanzees in Liberia and around the world and ensure that chimpanzee slides are preserved in the wild. The decision to move the four chimpanzee monkeys – whose names are Pippi, Tza, Simao and Tita – from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia was based on the commitment of the Director-General of Guinea-Bissau to forests and animals to fight international wildlife trade (IWT).