Long term disaster protection for animals of the South Pacific

Formed by one of the most active plate boundaries, the low-lying Pacific Islands rank among the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters. Struck by tsunamis, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – since 1950 – more than 3.4 million people have been affected, over 1,700 have been killed and millions of animals have needed protection. In 2014 alone, we have responded to Vanuatu in the wake of Tropical Storm Lusi and to the Solomon Islands after intense flooding. Throughout our work in the South Pacific, we have found that Pacific islanders take good care of their animals, however they have limited…