March To Improve Stray Animal Management

Animal activities come together in Taipei, hoping to improve the management of stray animals in Taiwan.

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00:00Thousands of people are marching in the heart of Taipei, demanding for better living conditions

00:04for the local wildlife. This is the Walk for Wildlife March, which is kicking off its second

00:09annual event in the city.

00:14Organizers are trying to draw attention to a growing problem for the country's wild animals.

00:19Our goal is to promote biodiversity mainstreaming. Our theme for the past two years has been

00:24the conflict between stray dogs and wild animals. The reason we chose this event is

00:29that when we solve these problems, we need the support of various policies and the public.

00:34But on this issue, we have little consensus, so we hope that through this event, more people

00:39can see this issue.

00:42This year's appeal includes a proposal to incorporate dogs and cats into school curriculum

00:47as examples of invasive species, letting young children know the threat they pose to local

00:53animals.

01:11Many attendees are here for the first time, with some parents using it as a chance to

01:16educate their children.

01:24Animal rights activists will continue marching down this path, making sure that the stray

01:29population in the country is brought under control and protecting the native wildlife.

01:34Alex Chen and Annie Chee in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.