With approximately only 50,000 individuals left in the wild, 35,000 of those in the Cardamom Rainforest in Cambodia, the gibbon populations are on sharp decline due to hunting and habitat fragmentation. They are famous for the incredible calls that resonate through the forest. They vocalize in defense of their territory; however hunters often use these calls to pinpoint their location and capture them.

With approximately only 50,000 individuals left in the wild, 35,000 of those in the Cardamom Rainforest in Cambodia, the gibbon populations are on sharp decline due to hunting and habitat fragmentation. They are famous for the incredible calls that resonate through the forest. They vocalize in defense of their territory; however hunters often use these calls to pinpoint their location and capture them.

Pompoi and his family

Pompoi and his family live in their permanent home – a large open-top enclosure at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC).

As a result of multiple arm injuries, Pompoi became too comfortable around humans, and with being on the ground, meaning he is unsuitable for release. This sweet-natured gibbon now enjoys a semi-natural life in the trees of his large, forested enclosure with his family. We hope you enjoy hearing about their adventures.

He was rescued in 2006 from the pet trade and after a period in quarantine passing necessary health checks and recovering from a broken arm, we moved him into his permanent enclosure. Unfortunately, shortly after the move, the male, broke his arm again! During his recovery, the enclosure was modified, making it easier for him to swing around and properly get to grips with swinging around.

Following his recovery, in 2008, Pompoi was introduced to female, M’kot (meaning crown in Khmer) and the pair have since produced 3 offspring.

Pompoi seems to have learned his lesson—that life is more comfortable if he can keep his arm in one piece and our gibbon family is happy and well. Pompoi and M’kot’s eldest daughter, also named Pompoi is now among the 16 gibbons that are free roaming in the Angkor Archeological Forest.

Gibbons have a long lifespan in captivity, so your sponsorship will help to ensure Pompoi and his family get the best care possible!

Supporting Pompoi and his family with a sponsorship will ensure that we have enough funds to provide her with the care that she needs. Plenty of space to swing in her enclosure, back scratches and treats included!

Pompoi and his family

Pompoi and his family live in their permanent home – a large open-top enclosure at Phnom Tamao Widlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC).

As a result of multiple arm injuries, Pompoi became too comfortable around humans, and with being on the ground, meaning he is unsuitable for release. This sweet-natured gibbon now enjoys a semi-natural life in the trees of his large, forested enclosure with his family. We hope you enjoy hearing about their adventures.

He was rescued in 2006 from the pet trade and after a period in quarantine passing necessary health checks and recovering from a broken arm, we moved him into his permanent enclosure. Unfortunately, shortly after the move, the male, broke his arm again! During his recovery, the enclosure was modified, making it easier for him to swing around and properly get to grips with swinging around.

Following his recovery, in 2008, Pompoi was introduced to female, M’kot (meaning crown in Khmer) and the pair have since produced 3 offspring.

Pompoi seems to have learned his lesson—that life is more comfortable if he can keep his arm in one piece and our gibbon family is happy and well. Pompoi and M’kot’s eldest daughter, also named Pompoi is now among the 16 gibbons that are free roaming in the Angkor Archeological Forest.

Gibbons have a long lifespan in captivity, so your sponsorship will help to ensure Pompoi and his family get the best care possible!

Supporting Pompoi and his family with a sponsorship will ensure that we have enough funds to provide her with the care that she needs. Plenty of space to swing in her enclosure, back scratches and treats included!

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