Wildlife

Gibbons of Angkor: A Rewilding Success Story In the heart of Cambodia’s lush Angkor Forest, a remarkable story of resilience and rebirth is unfolding. It’s a tale that intertwines conservation, community, and the indomitable spirit of nature—a story that began over a decade ago with two gibbons and has now blossomed into a thriving, multi-generational family. A Wild Journey Begins Our journey started in December 2013, when two Pileated gibbons, Saraynick and Baray, were relea

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a vast and biologically rich environment that is home to a staggering array of wildlife. Unfortunately, this incredible biodiversity is under threat from deforestation, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade. This all puts more than 2,300 animals at high risk of extinction in the Amazon.[1] As we step into 2024, it is more crucial than ever to focus on the conservation of endangered species that call

Get ready to swing into the wild world of orangutans. From their enormous arm spans to their close bonds with their mothers, there is much to learn about these fascinating primates. Keep reading to uncover ten interesting facts about orangutans and get to know more about the innovative conservation efforts at Stand For Trees, where we are working to preserve the orangutan population and their habitat for future generations. The Top 10 Orangutan Facts You Need to Know 1) The n

Deforestation affects animals in many ways. It causes habitat destruction, increased risk of predation, reduced food availability, and much more. As a result, some animals lose their homes, others lose food sources – and finally, many lose their lives. In fact, deforestation is one of the main causes of extinction.

Endangered species are facing extinction at an alarming rate. It’s estimated that there are currently around 12,000 different species of animals and plants that are endangered. But why is it important that we know how to help them? To answer that, let’s take a step back and think about a few special places around the world… No one will see the dusty blue Spix’s Macaw take flight in Brazil’s forests ever again. Nor the Formosan Clouded Leopard slink through the lowland forests