The practice of animal release has a long history in Chinese society. Traditionally, many people believe that releasing animals cultivates compassion, eliminates sins, and brings good luck. Seeing animals returned to freedom is also viewed as granting them a new chance at life. Historical records trace the practice of animal release in Taiwan back to the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. However, in modern times, release activities have tended to grow larger in scale and become increasingly commercialized. In recent years, with a growing awareness of ecological conservation, the public has begun paying closer attention to the ecological and environmental impacts of invasive alien species, as well as the welfare of released animals. Protecting and cherishing life is a shared aspiration. Religious groups motivated by compassion and conservationists driven by concern for life and the environment are working together to develop more responsible and sustainable approaches to protecting life..In addition to regulations, the government has drawn on the conclusions of multiple related symposia. Since 2014, it has partnered with religious organizations to promote compassionate and wise life-protection education. Demonstration parks for life-protection education have been established to provide shelter for wildlife and restore animal habitats, serving as models that combine ecological conservation with religious practice. The government also actively coordinates the participation of religious organizations and supports wildlife rescue institutions in conducting rescue and release programs for sea turtles, migratory birds, native raptors, small mammals, and native turtle species. Through collaboration with major religious groups and individuals concerned with release activities, efforts are made to advance ecological sustainability, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare.
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