Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Cambodia Releases Rare Captive-Bred Storks in Conservation Milestone
Cambodia released two special storks, called Greater Adjutants, into the wild for the first time.
These storks were raised in captivity and had GPS trackers attached.
Conservationists hope they will join other storks in the wild and help their species become stronger.
The storks were released into a protected area called the Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary.
This is a big step in helping the storks, which were once in danger of disappearing.
Cambodia released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Storks into the wild
This is the first time such a release has occurred in the country
The storks were fitted with GPS trackers and released into the Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary
Conservationists hope the storks will join a wild colony and help revive the species
The Greater Adjutant Stork is now classified as 'Near Threatened' after conservation efforts
- Who
- Conservationists in Cambodia and the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)
- What
- Released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Storks into the wild
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary, Cambodia
- Why
- To help revive the species under threat from poaching and habitat loss
Proponents of Release
Cautious Conservationists
Potential for Population Growth
Proponents of Release
Releasing captive-bred storks could help increase the wild population and revive the species.
Cautious Conservationists
It's uncertain if the released storks will successfully integrate into the wild population and contribute to breeding.
- Species
- Greater Adjutant Stork
- Estimated Wild Population
- 1,500 mature storks globally, including 200-250 in Cambodia
- Conservation Status
- Near Threatened
- Release Location
- Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Age of Released Storks
- Nine months old