5-Month-Old Injured Elephant Rescued: Lomphat’s Journey to Safety
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Lomphat, a 5-month-old female elephant weighing 138kg, is beginning her road to recovery with our keepers at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center after a complex and heartfelt rescue effort. Led by the Ministry of Environment, the Forestry Administration, and Wildlife Alliance, this operation highlights the vital collaboration needed to protect Cambodia’s wildlife. The Rescue [...]
In response to the FRANCE 24 video titled “Real Carbon, False Credits? Investigating Mass Deforestation in Cambodia”
Phnom Penh, November 28, 2024 Wildlife Alliance (WA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to forest conservation, environmental sustainability, and the protection of indigenous rights. We take issue with the recent FRANCE 24 video, which presents a distorted and misleading narrative about the impact of REDD+ projects on deforestation and the land access of indigenous communities. Cambodia’s REDD+ initiatives, including the Southern Cardamom [...]
The Heartwarming Rescue of Chanam: A Baby Elephant’s Journey to Safety
When a baby elephant named Chanam became separated from her herd, her survival hung in the balance. Thanks to the swift action of local villagers, conservation organizations, and Wildlife Alliance, Chanam’s story became one of hope and determination. Here’s how her incredible rescue unfolded. The Encounter On October 30, 2024, villagers in a rural area reported hearing the sounds of an [...]
Sakor – The Sugarcane Lover!
Capturing Sakor, a cantankerous wild male elephant, was carried out with great care and compassion. Sakor was sedated lightly to keep him mobile but relaxed as he needed to be transferred into a specially built crate with sugar cane. Once inside, the crate was lifted onto a truck and transported to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. Upon arrival, Sakor was given [...]
Five of our scholarship students graduate college
Each student in rural areas deserves the chance to pursue higher education and fulfill their dreams. 16 of our scholars have been able to do so. Witnessing the graduation of five of our scholarship students from the first batch (2021-2024) from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) this year has been a truly inspiring and uplifting experience. The graduates include [...]
Sustainable Tourism Experiences with Wildlife Alliance!
In celebration of the 44th annual World Tourism Day, the 27th of September 2024, we would like to highlight the incredible sustainable tourism experiences that have been developed and supported by Wildlife Alliance. Read on to hear about our ethical wildlife donor tours and how you can help support the communities in the Cardamom Rainforest area by visiting the community-based ecotourism [...]