Mongabay

Study challenges use of charismatic wildlife as umbrella species for conservation

A new study from Indonesia’s Leuser forests challenges the traditional use of charismatic “umbrella species” like tigers and rhinos to represent ecosystem biodiversity. Researchers found that focusing ...
Morningstar

Saving Nature Expands River Corridor in Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem as Wildlife Returns

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saving Nature, in partnership with Indonesia's Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL), announces the expansion of its river corridor project in Sumatra's Leuser ...
WTEN

Saving Nature Secures 155 Acres of Rainforest to Protect Wildlife Corridor in Sumatra

DURHAM, N.C., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saving Nature, a global leader in conservation, announces the acquisition of 155 acres of rainforest in Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem. This acquisition is a ...
Forbes

Wildlife Spotlight: This Lush Indonesian Island Is A Paradise For Orangutan Trekking

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Aug 27, 2024, 12:30pm EDT There are three extant species of ...
Mongabay

Deforestation spurred by road project creeps closer to Sumatra wildlife haven

A road in Sumatra that cuts through the only habitat on Earth that houses rhinos, tigers, elephants and orangutans has recently been upgraded, stoking fears of greater human incursion into the ...
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The Last Sumatrans

Sumatra Wildlife Centre rescues animals from poaching and trade—hopeful stories of survival, compassion, and wild return. Head wildlife career Herman parks the ute and we grab backpacks and start ...
Panda

New hope for Sumatra’s elephants and tigers as Indonesia doubles size of key national park

Jakarta, Indonesia: The government of Indonesia today declared its commitment to enlarging the most suitable block of forest for Sumatran elephants, expanding the vital Tesso Nilo National Park on ...