 A clouded leopard cub has recently arrived at Matang after being surrendered by a kind member of the public who found her.The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a medium sized cat found in Southeast Asia. Preferred habitat is tropical and subtropical forests of up to 2,000 meters; however it is sometimes found in mangrove swamps and grassland. Because the clouded leopard's habitats make it difficult to study, reliable estimates of its population do not exist. However there are warnings that the population is declining due to loss of habitat through deforestation, demand for its pelt and hunting for use in medicine etc. Lets hope this little cub now has a more promising future thanks to the work of everyone at Matang Wildlife Centre. |
posted by Julie {:(|} @ 7:20 PM
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| Matang on television! Check out this great video featuring one of our amazing volunteer projects based at Matang Wildlife Centre. A chance to see some of the great work being done and a little insight into the world of being a volunteer. |
posted by Julie {:(|} @ 7:57 PM
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 Well done to REACT, whos charity number has finally come through today! Here is to a future of good work and positive change! http://www.reactproject.org/
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posted by Julie {:(|} @ 8:37 PM
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 Meet Kopral, an amazing survivor! He came into Samboja with severe burns to his arms and unfortunately had to have them both amputated. This was only back in January, and just look at him now (can you spot him high in the trees below?). Thanks to the dedicated care from the staff at the center he has come on in leaps and bounds. It just shows how strong their natural instinct is to be up in the trees, and just how tough this orangutan is. Where there is a will, there is definitely a way!.jpg) Labels: borneo orangutan, jungle training, Orangutans and Rehabilitation, samboja |
posted by Julie {:(|} @ 4:09 PM
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