Gibbons return to Angkor Wat

These forests are in Cambodia. They're near the Angkor Wat temple. In the past, people killed animals here, like these gibbons. Now, the gibbons are back.

A charity helped to bring the gibbons back. Nick Marx works for Wildlife Alliance.

Nick Marx: "We have now released four different pairs of gibbons within the Angkor forest. And they have gone on to breed and now seven babies have been born in the forest in Angkor. So, the project is going very well."

There aren't many gibbons in the world today. They're an endangered species.

People in Cambodia killed lots of forest animals. Farming destroyed animals' homes too. Many people were very poor. They ate the animals for food.

Angkor Wat temple's helping the animals. It's an important place. There are extra rules to look after the area. These rules keep animals safe.

Wildlife Alliance brought 40 different animals back to the area. It wants to teach tourists and citizens about the environment and the animals.

Moeurn Sarin likes looking after the gibbons.

Moeurn Sarin: "I am so happy to conserve and feed all of these animals that come and live in Angkor complex. When these animals grow up, young generation can see them and know animals that live in Angkor include gibbons and others."

Marx is happy with the government. It takes care of the gibbons and the forest.

Nick Marx: "Angkor is so beautiful! The forests are well-maintained and protected and well-maintained. The amazing temples, surrounding the amazing temples - and it's such a cultural important site and it's it's iconic! Gibbons, beautiful charismatic species back into these wonderful temples in this wonderful forest, what more could you ask?"

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