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Indonesia\u2019s Leuser Ecosystem is the last place on Earth where Critically Endangered Sumatran elephants, tigers, orangutans and rhinoceroses coexist in the wild. This remote UNESCO World Heritage site is home to countless fragile habitats and threatened species. Yet due to illegal farming and development, the entire area is in grave danger. That\u2019s six million acres at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When looking for global conservation work to support, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance specifically seeks out landscapes like Leuser: where there is strong alignment with the species in our care and our new strategy and where we can make a measurable impact with modest resources. The Leuser partnership is just one of several new Field Conservation efforts we\u2019re launching this year throughout Asia. Read on to learn exactly what we\u2019re doing, how\u2014and why!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

SUMATRA | CONSERVATION CAPACITY STRENGTHENING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Leuser Ecosystem, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is excited to be working with Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL), a passionate grass-roots NGO working to protect this unique area and its wildlife. Through this partnership, Denver Zoo will help FKL build a field station for research and monitoring, assist with the restoration of local habitats and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll also support work in surrounding communities in Aceh province, Sumatra, to raise awareness about the long-term effects people have on these fragile ecosystems\u2014with a focus on helping local people secure livelihoods with lower environmental impact. And here at the Zoo, our Sumatran tiger and orangutan family are also raising awareness! By helping our guests form a connection with individuals like ChloJo and Siska, we can spread the word about the dire need to protect their relatives in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAOS+ | ASIAN ELEPHANT RESEARCH + EDUCATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once called Lan Xang, Land of a Million Elephants, Laos was home to one of the largest elephant populations in Southeast Asia. But today, habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and the illegal wildlife trade have taken a devastating toll. Only about 400 wild elephants remain in the entire country, with the largest group found in Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area. More data is needed to address the unique threats to this important elephant population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud to partner with Association Anoulak as they study Asian elephant population size, genetic diversity and social dynamics to inform Laos\u2019 National Elephant Action Plan. We\u2019re also working with the Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) to support the education of a Lao veterinarian and lab technician. By providing access to specialized training not currently available at the National University of Laos, this partnership will benefit both the ECC and the Lao conservation community as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denver Zoo has also become a Conservation Partner of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature\u2019s Asian Elephant Specialist Group, a group of global experts dedicated to managing and protecting the species across the continent. And right here in Toyota Elephant Passage, Denver Zoo experts continue to study our beloved Asian elephant bachelor herd! Our ongoing findings are shared not only with our colleagues in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums\u2014but with elephant conservation organizations all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAOS | NORTHERN WHITE-CHEEKED GIBBON RESEARCH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the dense forests of the natural range of the northern white-cheeked gibbon, they\u2019re incredibly difficult to see\u2014and study! The Annamite Range, which straddles Laos and Vietnam, is one of the last strongholds for this Critically Endangered species. Here, we\u2019ll expand our work with Association Anoulak to support a research program using cutting-edge acoustic recorders. Using sound to monitor gibbon populations isn\u2019t new, but this technology is much more accurate than the previous method: human hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WALKING THE WALK\u2014INTO A GREENER FUTURE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everything in nature is connected. That\u2019s why our strategy follows the One Health model\u2014a unified approach that connects humans, animals and ecosystems for the health of all. In addition to our work with wildlife and habitats, we must also work with local people to identify and address the root cause of threats. The goal? A world in which humans and animals can share resources in a way that\u2019s sustainable for both. There\u2019s much work yet to be done. Our new partnerships in Asia are only part of the bigger picture…stay tuned for more announcements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how you can help? All <\/em>visits<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>memberships<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>donations<\/em><\/a> support our wildlife conservation efforts in Colorado + worldwide. For updates on our conservation work, be sure to follow us on <\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>X<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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