Much-loved elephant keeper will not return full-time, promises to visit Lucky

Try Sitheng has confirmed that he will not be returning to work with the​ Wildlife Alliance but has instead requested permission from the Minister of Agriculture to be able to visit Lucky the elephant, whom he considers like family. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/much-loved-elephant-keeper-will-not-return-full-time-promises-to-visit-lucky

‘Dolphins now have land titles’, as Mekong habitat registered as state land

A total of 20 conservation and community fisheries areas in eight provinces across Cambodia — covering a combined land area of approximately 25,000 hectares — have now been officially registered with the Ministry of Land Management, including over 20,000 hectares of Mekong River dolphin habitat. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-dolphins-now-have-land-titles-as-mekong-habitat-registered-as-state-land

Wildlife Alliance: Elephant keeper resigned voluntarily, was not dismissed

The Wildlife Alliance Cambodia has stated that Try Sitheng submitted his resignation voluntarily from his role as an animal caretaker at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, and that he was neither dismissed nor asked to resign. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wildlife-alliance-elephant-keeper-resigned-voluntarily-was-not-dismissed

Recently discovered gecko species proposed for IUCN Red List

Three gecko species which were identified by a team of environmental scientists in March 2024 in the Phnom Thmor Kambor mountain range in Battambang province have officially been recognised as new species to science. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/recently-discovered-gecko-species-proposed-for-iucn-red-list

Siamese crocodile egg discovery bodes well for species’ survival

Three nests of Siamese crocodile eggs – one of the world’s most critically endangered species – were discovered in 2025 in the Chhay Reap area of Sre Ambel district, Koh Kong province, and in the O’Som area of the Cardamom Mountains National Park. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siamese-crocodile-egg-discovery-bodes-well-for-species-survival

World Oceans Day marked with ‘100,000 Mangroves’ campaign

This year’s June 8 World Oceans Day celebrations saw the launch of the “100,000 Mangroves” campaign, which will see mangrove trees planted in 13 fishing communities across Kep and Kampot provinces to support biodiversity and nature-based tourism. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-oceans-day-marked-with-100-000-mangroves-campaign

Captive-bred greater adjutants learning to fly ahead of return to forests

While Cambodia’s population of greater adjutant storks remains critically low, at just 750. There has been a welcome development at Siem Reap province’s Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Two chicks which were born at the centre have fledged and are learning to spread ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captive-bred-greater-adjutants-learning-to-fly-ahead-of-return-to-forests

Anonymous wildlife crime reporting tool launched in Cambodia

A new initiative, called “WildLeaks”, is now online in Cambodia. It aims to help combat wildlife and natural resource crimes, to protect these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anonymous-wildlife-crime-reporting-tool-launched-in-cambodia

Concerns over declining population of rare duck

Cambodia is home to fewer than 100 white-winged ducks, out of an estimated global population of just 800. A recent three-day field survey found only a single individual returning to its roost. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-over-declining-population-of-rare-duck

Angkor wildlife & Aquarium: Hub for rescue, conservation and education

Reaching beyond an entertainment venue, Siem Reap province’s Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium has become a centre for research, rescue and the conservation of many species. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-wildlife-aquarium-hub-for-rescue-conservation-and-education

Newest arrival brings Cambodian Mekong dolphin population to 111

A Mekong dolphin calf was spotted in Kratie province on Sunday May 25. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the newborn was about 2 days old. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/newest-arrival-brings-cambodian-mekong-dolphin-population-to-111

First helicopter banteng relocation deemed a success

Sixteen banteng (Bos javanicus), one of the world’s most critically endangered species, have been successfully relocated to a safe sanctuary, thanks to the use of helicopters. This was the first time this kind of operation has been conducted in Cambodia, reported social enterprise Rising Phoenix ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/first-helicopter-banteng-relocation-deemed-a-success

Green gold: Cambodia’s largest tree nursey to be completed by end of month

The Kingdom’s largest tree nursery, located in Kampong Speu province, will be completed by the end of May. Once operational, it will allow the Ministry of Environment to produce up to 10 million tree saplings per year across its five regional nurseries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/green-gold-cambodia-s-largest-tree-nursey-to-be-completed-by-end-of-month

Sarus crane project celebrated on film for World Migratory Bird Day

A short film about the “Srov Met Kriel” sarus crane project – a conservation initiative which encourages and supports wildlife-friendly farming – was unveiled on May 10 to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2025. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sarus-crane-project-celebrated-on-film-for-world-migratory-bird-day

Loss of Samrong trees aparks fears of future extinction

Members of forest communities have expressed growing concerns about the continued loss of Scaphium affine trees, which are felled for their fruit.  Known as Samrong, or malva nut trees, their fruit is widely used in traditional medicine across the region. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/loss-of-samrong-trees-aparks-fears-of-future-extinction

Kampong Speu geothermal pools set for formal ecotourism status

The Te Teuk Pus (Hot Water) geothermal site is being developed into a community-protected natural area and nature tourism corridor, adding to the almost 200 community-based conservation sites that the Ministry of Environment manages, across 15 provinces. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-geothermal-pools-set-for-formal-ecotourism-status

New snail species recognised in Battambang

A new micro-snail species, Clostophis udayaditinus was recently officially described. The tiny specimen’s were identified in a karst – or limestone topographic formation – on Battambang’s Phnom Banan. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-snail-species-recognised-in-battambang

Giant stingray, giant salmon carp proposed for endangered list

To ensure their protection, two of the Kingdom’s monsters of the deep, the giant freshwater stingray and the giant salmon carp, are being considered for inclusion on a government list of endangered aquatic species. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/giant-stingray-giant-salmon-carp-proposed-for-endangered-list-

Siamese crocodiles chipped, released in Virachey National Park

A total of 10 juvenile Siamese crocodiles – equipped with tracking devices – have been released for the first time into the remote and human-free areas of Virachey National Park. This marks the species’ return to the park after an absence of over 20 years. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siamese-crocodiles-chipped-released-in-virachey-national-park

Swimming for a cause: Team take on 120km feat to support dolphins

A team of intrepid swimmers have embarked on a courageous mission to draw attention to the plight of the Kingdom’s endangered Mekong River dolphin population.​ ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swimming-for-a-cause-team-take-on-120km-feat-to-support-dolphins

Regional ‘flyway’ workshop aims to improve migratory bird conservation

A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-flyway-workshop-aims-to-improve-migratory-bird-conservation-

Ministry identifies 67 fossil sites across Kingdom

Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international partners have discovered 67 fossil sites in 13 provinces since 2019, with plans to conduct further in-depth studies on some of the fossils. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-identifies-67-fossil-sites-across-kingdom

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