For several years AES has provided support for veterinary care of elephants in Sumatra.
Last year our veterinary field partner in Sumatra, the Wildlife Ambulance from the Syiah Kuala University Veterinary Faculty in Aceh, was notified of a wild elephant calf found injured with a severe ankle wound due to being trapped in an illegal wire snare. The veterinarians from the Wildlife Ambulance rescued the calf and brought it to camp where their intensive care and treatments helped the 4 year old male calf heal. The calf, named Dilan, continues to recover and his health is greatly improving.
We are grateful for the efforts of the field staff and Veterinarians of the Wildlife Ambulance who work tirelessly to provide medical care for critically endangered Sumatran elephants.
Thank you to all partners!
