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 [...]
The Black Market for Wildlife is Moving to Social Media
As technology evolves and people seem to become more dependent on their phones and social media, the illegal market, including the wildlife trade, has been evolving with it. Facebook pages and groups specifically for the purpose of selling wildlife are now one of the main ways people trade wildlife and wildlife products. As such, our methods for policing the illegal wildlife [...]
Smooth-coated otter family
We just told this beautiful smooth-coated otter family they are the new ambassadors for their species via our sponsorship program! Such posers for the camera, always a delight to watch and a privilege to work with! SPONSOR AN ANIMAL VISIT PHNOM TAMAO CENTER [yottie id="19"] Our forest rangers [...]
Waterfall for World Otter Day 2017
At the end of the month, on Wednesday, May 31st, we will be celebrating World Otter Day! Join us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to celebrate these cute and playful creatures and bring awareness to the threats they face! Unfortunately, 12 of the 13 otter species are declining in numbers and are at least Vulnerable to extinction. Cambodia’s three [...]
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 […]
As technology evolves and people seem to become more dependent on their phones and social media, the illegal market, including the […]
We just told this beautiful smooth-coated otter family they are the new ambassadors for their species via our sponsorship program! Such […]
At the end of the month, on Wednesday, May 31st, we will be celebrating World Otter Day! Join us on social […]