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In a groundbreaking operation, conservationists successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng into a truck using a helicopter in Cambodia. This milestone is especially noteworthy given the country’s ongoing struggle with deforestation.
Banteng are a type of wild cattle found in Southeast Asia and are classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
These animals typically inhabit forests and grasslands, but only a few thousand remain in the wild, primarily threatened by hunting, logging, and industrial activities.
According to Global Forest Watch, Cambodia has lost approximately 33% of its tree cover since 2000, as the government permits companies to clear extensive areas, even in designated protected regions.
Conservation organizations Rising Phoenix and Siem Pang revealed that over three days last week, they managed to guide 16 wild banteng into a “mass-capture funnel trap,” successfully relocating them to a wildlife sanctuary.
This operation marked the first use of a helicopter to steer the animals through the funnel.
The operation was conducted in Siem Pang, northeastern Cambodia.
The conservation groups expressed that this innovative approach paves the way for similar initiatives to relocate banteng confined in isolated patches of forest across the country.
They also mentioned that the banteng will be closely monitored and safeguarded at the Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary.
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