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The Wildlife Authority (BBKSDA-SU) and Scorpion Release a Leopard Cat in Dolok Sipirok, Batangtoru Ecosystem (February 5, 2022)
Posted on 17:01 February 07th, 2022

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The Wildlife Authority (BBKSDA-SU) field office in Padangsidimpuan and Scorpion Foundation released a Leopard cat in the wild in Dolok Sipirok Nature Reserve, Batang Toru Ecosystem, on Saturday, the 5th of February, 2022. The leopard cat was captured by a villager in Padangsidimpuan recently and handed it over to the BBKSDA-SU field office in Padangsidimpuan.

Prior to the release, veterinary doctor of Scorpion Foundation, Icha Novita examined the condition of this wild cat  and considered to be ready for release in the wild.


A moment before the release of the Leopard cat. On the picture from left: Field staff of Scorpion Foundation, Dedi Daulay, staff of BBKSDA-SU in Padangsidimpuan, Muslim Surbakti,  Resort Head of Dolok Sibualbuali Nature Reserve, Fuad Khalil Harahap, Veterinary doctor of Scorpion Foundation, Drh Icha Novita, and another staff of BBKSDA-SU Padangsidimpuan, Dany Sitanggang, .



The Executive Director of Scorpion Foundation, Ali Bangun Gea, also made a final check before releasing this protected animal.


Preparation for release of the Leopard cat in Dolok Sipirok Nature Reserve.


This cat finally got the second chance to live in the wild.




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