See a rare Cambodian elephant

A photographer for Wildlife Conservation Society captures rare footage of a Cambodian elephant in the wild.

Wed, Dec 29 2010 at 2:45 PM

Related Topics:

Endangered Species, Pets

Screenshot courtesy of Allan Michaud, Wildlife Conservation Society via Wired

Finally, you can see what a Cambodian elephant looks like.

The rare animal was captured on video in the Seima Forest of Cambodia in August by photographer Allan Michaud for the Wildlife Conservation Society, according to Wired. “From their droppings, a 2006 survey of Seima’s elephants counted 116, but without actually seeing a single animal. Most photos have come from camera traps. According to WCS researcher Edward Pollard, the video is “visual confirmation that Seima is vitally important for biodiversity.”

The Wildlife Conservation Society works to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. In October 2009, the society worked with the Cambodian government to create the Seima Protection Forest, a protected area of more than 1,100 square miles.

The opinions expressed by MNN Bloggers and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of MNN.com. While we have reviewed their content to make sure it complies with our Terms and Conditions, MNN is not responsible for the accuracy of any of their information.

Previous Post
Eco-fashion falls off the shoulder

Next Post
Upcycle ugly sweaters into warm woolen mittens