The Hsinchu County Government announced this morning that after receiving the report from Liufu Village, it will clarify the evidence and investigate and deal with it in accordance with the Wildlife Conservation Law.

(Photo by reporter Liao Xueru)

[Reporter Liao Xueru/Hsinchu Report] The Hsinchu County Government said early today (30th) that the county government is deeply sorry for the unfortunate injury and death of the baboon during the hunt, and that the Leofoo Village Zoo confirmed that the baboon had escaped from its park. After receiving the Leofoo Village investigation report, we will clarify the facts and evidence of the case as soon as possible, investigate and deal with it in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Law, and invite the Forestry Bureau and wildlife experts to assist Leofoo Village in reviewing the anti-escape facilities in the outdoor stocking area and strengthening Overall security of the park.

The Department of Agriculture pointed out that when the baboons were still wandering in Taoyuan on March 23, the County Agriculture Department sent staff to the Liufu Village Zoo to learn about the breeding conditions and protective measures for the baboons in the park. ㄆㄇ Monkey Park has a large number of primates after it ceased operation, and it is difficult to identify the species and quantity in the current situation. Therefore, the county government asked the park to update the conservation registration card it holds and the number of baboons on site as soon as possible. , and report the counting results to the county government within a week in a scientific, executable and accurately calculated manner.

At present, the park has been closed for inspection, and the follow-up inspection will be carried out after the inspection information is reported to the county government.

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The county government issued a document on March 25, 2012, requesting the Liufu Village Zoo to report the inventory information to the government within a week. After the zoo’s inventory report is submitted to the county government, after clarifying the facts of the case, the investigation will be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Law.

The Department of Agriculture said that the Liufu Village Zoo currently adopts a large-area outdoor stocking model. The county government will invite the Forestry Bureau and wildlife experts to jointly assist in inspecting and discussing the escape prevention facilities in the outdoor stocking area of ​​the park, and provide appropriate suggestions. It is expected to strengthen the safety of breeding facilities in the park.