Agam was rescued by local villagers last December after he fell into an abandoned well in the province of Aceh, Sumatra. It is estimated that he was 10 months old at the time.
His herd was no longer in the area so Agam wandered around the vicinity of the village after his rescue. The villagers were concerned that he would not survive without his family, so they contacted the Veterinary Society for Sumatran Wildlife Conservation (VESSWIC).
One of the VESSWIC veterinarians spent several days caring for Agam while they searched for his family. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful, so the decision was made to take Agam to the Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) in Saree, Aceh. At the ECC he would have a better chance to survive with proper care and medical attention. The VESSWIC veterinarians worked with the mahouts and local veterinarians to develop a nutritional food supplement. While he will eat small amounts of banana, watermelon, grass, and leaves, a majority of his diet consists of this food supplement. Over the next couple of years the amount and composition of the food supplement will change as he grows.
Because of the support of our donors, AES was able to respond immediately to this critical situation and provide funding for Agam. AES has made a commitment to help fund his supplemental feeding for as long as it is necessary, so your continued support is crucial.
In March the VESSWIC veterinarians returned to Saree to check on Agam’s progress. We are happy to report that with your help, he is doing well and continues to thrive.
