By Socheata Hing | Communications Manager
During a routine patrol in Cambodia's Cardamom Rainforest, rangers from the Stung Proat Patrol Unit discovered two illegal hunting camps hidden in the forest. During the operation, the team rescued four endangered elongated tortoises.
The rangers removed the illegal camps to prevent further hunting activities in the area. The following day, all four tortoises were released back into their natural habitat, giving them a second chance of life in the wild.
Elongated tortoises face serious threats from illegal hunting and wildlife trafficking. Rescues like this highlight the importance of regular forest patrols in protecting vulnerable wildlife and keeping their habitats safe.
From May to August 2026, rangers protecting the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape conducted 2,016 patrols, covering 77,925 km of forest by foot, motorbike, boat, and vehicle.
During this period, our rangers achieved the following:
These efforts show the ongoing challenges facing Cambodia's forests and wildlife. Every patrol helps prevent illegal activities, rescue threatened animals, and protect the rainforest that countless species call home.
Thanks to your continued support, our rangers are working tirelessly to protect Cambodia's forests and wildlife, giving endangered animals like these four tortoises a chance to thrive in their natural habitat.
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