Help Care for Rescued Animals in Cambodia

This yellow-cheeked gibbon baby was rescued by the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team on March 23 and brought to his new home at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. Too young to be left alone, he was provided with round-the-clock care at the animal nursery. This is only the third yellow-cheeked gibbon to be rescued by the team, and the species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Found in the eastern region of Cambodia, yellow-cheeked gibbons are similar in habits and behavior to pileated gibbons, however their dueting songs differ. They are also more social animals and live in groups of 3-5 individuals. Yellow-cheeked gibbons sleep sitting up, and the family sleeps together in preferred sleeping trees. The tight-knit family unit participates in social grooming, which is thought to reinforce the bonds between family members

Iggy, as he's been dubbed, is doing really well in the Nursery, and his playful nature has captivated the hearts of staff and our Wildlife Tour guests. He arrived thin and weak and we felt he would not survive. However, the Nursery staff caring for all the babies at the Center has done a great job under the watchful eye of head keeper, Try Sitheng. The little one is slowly becoming more independent and each day he gets an opportunity to practice his brachiating skills in a small tree next to the Nursery building. 

We would like to thank you for your continued support, your gifts make it possible for us to provide the best possible care for rescued animals like Iggy. We hope you'll make your gift go further this Bonus Day! On September 16th, donations of up to $1,000 made through GlobalGiving will be matched at 30% while funds last - hurry because funds run out quickly! With your help, we can care for all the animals that arrive and desperately need our help!