A Collaborative Effort Saves 689 Animals from International Trade
In late May, the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) was provided with intelligence regarding a large shipment of wildlife that was to be transported from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Vietnam where it was to be sold. After a thorough investigation, the team learned that the transport was going to take place on June 3rd in Prey Veng province, so they headed [...]
A rescued Asian black bear gets a second chance
As there are few natural predators to the Asian black bear’s the question remains, what is causing this population decline? The answer, as is true too often, is humans. They are severely affected by the loss of their natural habitats to deforestation for agriculture land, or the further development of human settlements. They are also at constant risk of hunters and [...]
Elephants enjoying the cool weather and mud
As monsoon season hits and the rains begin to fall every day now, it is a joy to watch the elephants enjoying the cool weather and mud!!! SPONSOR AN ANIMAL VISIT PHNOM TAMAO CENTER [yottie id="19"] Our forest rangers work tirelessly to protect some of the world’s [...]
Curious sun bear inspects camera trap
Camera traps are used by our wildlife researchers to observe and study wildlife in their habitat with as little human interference as possible. They show us who and what is living in the area or passing by and how animals behave. Recently, we were lucky enough to be able to watch a curious sun bear investigate a camera in what we [...]
Cambodia – Plan Your Eco-friendly Visit to the Cardamoms!
Tourism can have a profound impact on local communities. Irresponsible tourism can lead to social displacement, cultural degradation, economic dependence and environmental devastation. However, with a little effort and preparation, travelers can actually lift local communities out of poverty while protecting the cultural and environmental heritage of an area. Each destination faces unique challenges and threats, and doing some research in advance [...]
Preventing Poaching through Community Education
A recurring problem in Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia is unsustainable levels of illegal hunting that contributes to biodiversity loss. Despite the dedicated anti-poaching teams we have in place, illegal hunting is appearing more regularly in the forest around Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. Illegal hunting is common throughout Cambodia despite the laws and regulations against it, but the increasing prevalence [...]
In late May, the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) was provided with intelligence regarding a large shipment of wildlife that was […]
As there are few natural predators to the Asian black bear’s the question remains, what is causing this population decline? The […]
As monsoon season hits and the rains begin to fall every day now, it is a joy to watch the elephants […]
Camera traps are used by our wildlife researchers to observe and study wildlife in their habitat with as little human interference […]
Tourism can have a profound impact on local communities. Irresponsible tourism can lead to social displacement, cultural degradation, economic dependence and […]
A recurring problem in Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia is unsustainable levels of illegal hunting that contributes to biodiversity loss. Despite […]