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Birds and Gibbons Released at Angkor Archaeological Park

Siem Reap: The APSARA National Authority, in collaboration with Phnom Penh Forestry Administration and Wildlife Alliance, has released at the Angkor Archaeological Park three more species of 18 birds and two Pileated Gibbons.

The 18 birds released to the nature include four Peafowls (three males, one female), six Great Hornbills (five males, one female) and four Wreathed Hornbills (males). The animals came from wildlife conservation organization, while the four Peacocks came from the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB).

Under constant supervision and care, since 2013, APSARA and partners have released several species of wildlife into the forests of Angkor Park, including thirteen Pileated Gibbons, which ended up delivering seven babies, four Red Muntjacs, twelve Silvered Langurs, five Common Palm Civets, five Smooth-coated Otters, delivering two babies, two Leopard Cats, seven Oriental Pied Hornbills.



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