Exciting News about Tigers in Asia

September is Save-A-Tiger Month! At Community Conservation, we understand the importance of involving local communities in the protection of wildlife species, such as Asia’s tigers. This method has proven to be highly effective over the years. Tigers inhabit 13 different countries across Asia, including Nepal, where we have witnessed an increase in tiger populations. In … Continue reading Exciting News about Tigers in Asia

An Interview with Ecologist Olivia Cosby on the Borneo Project

Borneo, Malaysia is a biodiversity hotspot, treasured by people all around the world for its abundance of wildlife, including orangutans. For four years, the Smithsonian Institution, UW-Madison ecologist Olivia Cosby, and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation conducted wildlife surveys in Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary. Locals from the longhouse communities were hired to act as research assistants, … Continue reading An Interview with Ecologist Olivia Cosby on the Borneo Project

Join our 4th Annual Pedal, Paddle, or Plod event!

Team Orangutan versus Team Tiger August 2-16, 2024 Early Bird Registration is June 26 - July 26 (save $5!) General registration is open July 27-August 16 REgister here Join our virtual event to raise funds for endangered species by participating in outdoor activities! Welcome back to the 4th annual Pedal, Paddle or Plod. This event … Continue reading Join our 4th Annual Pedal, Paddle, or Plod event!

Youth groups and camera trap training in Karen communities

Teri visited Thailand in November 2023 and March 2024 to work on the tiger conservation project with Karen communities living inside the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Meeting the youth groups In November, Teri, our director, and Dr. Dave Smith traveled to two villages with our partner, Rabbit in the Moon. They are a new … Continue reading Youth groups and camera trap training in Karen communities

Creating anti-poaching groups in the wildlife corridor

We're excited to report we've made big strides in protecting wildlife with communities in Nepal. Creation of anti-poaching groups In June 2023, we took a group of community members from Jhapa and Morang districts to visit Chitwan National Park to talk with and learn from community-based anti-poaching units (CBAPUs) there. CBAPUs have been very successful … Continue reading Creating anti-poaching groups in the wildlife corridor