The Guardian: 14 January 2016
Rare footage of an elephant herd roaming through Cambodia’s biggest forest sanctuary has signalled the success of a 14-year conservation programme and raised hopes for the endangered species’ survival.
The camera trap footage, taken in the spectacular and remote Cardamom mountains, shows 12 elephants, including young, grazing and lumbering through the forest.
Conservation International released the footage on Friday as it launched a trust fund that aims to secure long-term funding for the scheme in one of south-east Asia’s most biodiverse areas.
“That several young are here indicates that the elephants are reproducing, which we think is a good sign that their environment is stable and they are not under stress,” said David Emmett, CI senior vice president for the Asia-Pacific.