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gibbons you see in the bars, being carried around as tourist photo
opportunities or as household pets started life high in the tree
canopy of Thailands rainforests. The mother was shot and fell from
the tree with her baby still clutching her.
Until they reach five years of age they are cute, cuddly and amenable
- then they become aggressive, they develop sharp canine teeth which
can inflict severe injuries - so they are killed or abandoned.
The lucky ones are found and brought to this centre at Bang Pae
Waterfall where the rehabilitation project has been set up. Getting
them back to the wild is a long process. They have to learn to recognise
and eat wild food - they were probably fed on beer and peanuts,
rice and sweets. They have to improve their strength and mobility
- some may have never seen a tree - they may never have seen another
gibbon, and so they have to learn to be a gibbon again.
The project is staffed mainly by European volunteers who pay to
come. They feed the gibbons, clean the cages, run the tours and
generally maintain this project.
Tours are free but as this project is funded entirely by the generosity
of visitors and volunteers, donations are very welcome. The project
is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm every day. We are next to the Bang
Pae Waterfall so you can visit two sites of interest at the same
time. Do come - the gibbons would love to see you!
Most taxi drivers know where we are and you either come with a
taxi or by yourself. Some travel agents also offer a tour to the
project.
If you are interested in helping us please contact us at the numbers
below or use our e-mail.
Donations are also welcome!!!!!
E-MAIL For Further
Information
Gibbon Rehabiliation Project
Bang Pae Waterfall
Pa Khlock, Talang,
Phuket 83110
Thailand
Tel: +66 76 260 491 -2
Fax: +66 76 260 492
Email: gibbon@poboxes.com
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