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Previously left barren by decades of poaching, the jungle of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple is again teeming with life.

Among the returning species are rare pileated gibbons, whose breeding signals success for the project.

Wildlife Alliance began this in 2013, reintroducing one mating pair, starting a journey described by director Nick Marx.

One of the world's most threatened families of primates, gibbons and in particular the pileated gibbon are endangered.

Poaching and habitat loss due to commerce; logging, agriculture and dam construction account for much of the decimation of wildlife in Cambodia's rainforests.

Poverty also led to the wildlife being heavily poached for consumption as a source of protein, further exacerbating the problem.

Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1992, Angkor Wat has afforded the surrounding forests physical and legal protection, as a result of the temple's status.

Having reintroduced 40 different species of animals and birds to the surrounding areas of Cambodia's foremost tourist landmark, it's hoped that this will further spark tourism and boost conservation efforts and education for tourists and locals.

Moeurn Sarin is a local caretaker of the gibbons.

Nick Marx is most delighted to see Cambodia's cultural heritage and its wildlife successfully preserved.

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