Written by Hanif Muhammad, IRF Indonesia Liaison While patrolling in Way Bungur, part of the Way Kambas National Park in Indonesia, a Rhino Protection Unit, led by Asep Setia Wahyu (a ranger from Way Kambas National Park) found signs of an illegal fishing camp. A few days later, in the early morning hours the RPU…
Driven by demand from growing markets in Vietnam and China, the poaching crisis in Africa continues. Well-equipped, highly-organized, and dangerous poaching networks have killed at least 600 white and black rhinos this year. Your support provides funding to strengthen anti-poaching teams and security in critical rhino reserves and to stem demand for rhino horn in…
Sumatran rhinos are the most endangered large mammal on Earth. While we’ve had several recent successes with the species, we still have a long way to go, and we hope you will consider making a donation to help us accomplish even more next year. Sumatran Rhinos – What We’ve Accomplished Sumatran rhinos are Critically Endangered,…
As reported by the Way Kambas Rhino Protection Unit Based on tips by local villagers that live in the surrounding areas of Way Kambas National Park (WKNP), a group of Nibung wood (Oncosperma tigillarium) loggers inside of Way Kambas National Park. In response to this information, National Park authorities assembled a team consisting of Park Rangers…
The population of Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) is being threatened by illegal hunting in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). Rhino protection units (RPUs) started patrolling the area which have allowed for the sun bear to safely begin re-inhabiting the forest. RPUs also began raising awareness in the local communities about illegal hunting and it’s…
Reported by Heri Pasiman, Summarized by Hanif Muhammad An integral part of our work in Sumatra is gatehring intelligence to assist detection and prevention of illegal activity in the park. The Intelligence and Law Enforcement Unit (ILEU) supports the Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) collect critical information from local communities about illegal activity in the area…
After a rigorous interview process and intense training, the new RPU teams are ready to start patrolling Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park and Way Kambas National Park. The RPUs represent the front line in protection – not only for Sumatran rhinos, but for the numerous other endangered species living in the parks. The RPU teams…
