Wildlife Rescue Unit

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

Sustainability is more than just protecting the planet. It is a promise to live responsibly, to care for wildlife and the forests they call home, and to ensure that future generations inherit a world rich with life and beauty 💚

Together, let's commit to protecting what keeps our planet alive.

Happy World Sustainability Day! 🌳✨

21/10/2025

On this Reptile Awareness Day, let's replace fear with understanding and appreciate the vital role reptiles play in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. They all matter.

Happy Reptile Awareness Day! ✨

Animal Photos by Mark Kostich, Jeff Jarrett, and Sergio Guerrero Sanchez.

20/10/2025

May this Festival of Lights inspire us to protect not only our homes but also the forests and wildlife that share this earth with us.

Happy Deepavali 2025! ✨

17/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎: 𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐓

Last Thursday, a caring local man stumbled upon a stranded and weak green sea turtle by the shore in Kudat. Without hesitation, he brought it home to safety before contacting the wildlife authorities for help.

Following his call, WRU arrived soon after and conducted a brief checkup on the turtle. Though weak, no signs of physical injuries were found. The team then transferred it to Gaya Island Resort for care and rehabilitation, where it will regain its strength before returning to its ocean home once again.

Moments like this remind us that one small act of care can ripple into something greater in the life of an animal in need. Thank you to the local hero who didn’t turn away, showing that true kindness is found in respect and love for all species.

Not to forget, our heartfelt appreciation goes to our ardent sponsors, the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation, ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK, and the Oregon Zoo for their continuous support that has made all our wildlife operations possible.

13/10/2025

The WRU Bulletin for September 2025 is out now!🤩 Dive into the latest updates on wildlife rescues, conservation efforts, and more.
Happy reading!😊

Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation
ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK
Oregon Zoo

12/10/2025

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06/10/2025

Today we celebrate the habitats that sustain life, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals. Let us work together to keep these homes safe for countless species that shares our planet.

Happy World Habitat Day! 🌳✨

📸 Borneo Eco Tours

03/10/2025

Today, we celebrate the beauty of every creature that shares our planet. Let’s show kindness, protect their homes, and remember that every species matters. Together, we can protect the rich diversity of life on Earth.

Happy World Animal Day! ✨

03/10/2025

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍: 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒

On the morning of September 23, 2025, we took part as an exhibitor in the Wildlife Awareness Education Programme, jointly organised by the Sabah Wildlife Department together with Pangolin Aware. With the theme "Get to Know Pangolin", the programme aimed to raise awareness on the plight of pangolins, highlight their importance, and nurture young minds to become future wildlife guardians.

Our interactive booth was a huge success! We directly engaged visitors, shedding light on the serious threats pangolins face and showcasing the vital conservation efforts carried out together with our partners. It was a valuable chance to connect with the students, encouraging them to take an active role in protecting wildlife and becoming the guardians of tomorrow.

The successful ex*****on of the day, fueled by the excellent teamwork between all participating organisations. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of it and look forward to supporting more impactful initiatives in the future.

01/10/2025

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐔: 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄

Following the successful joint mission in July to collar an elephant along the Pan Borneo landscape in Telupid, WRU once again collaborated with the Sabah Wildlife Department, Seratu Aatai, and the Danau Girang Field Centre in a recent operation to collar another elephant in Tawau. With the same objective of reducing potential conflicts and mitigating the negative impacts of the Pan Borneo Highway development on elephants in Sabah, the team embarked on a week-long search across vast plantation areas.

Their persistence eventually paid off when they successfully collared a male jumbo standing over 7 feet tall, safely sedated under expert supervision. Once fully conscious, the elephant was released to roam freely again, with post-release monitoring confirming that he adapted well to the collar and showed no adverse effects from the anaesthesia.

This initiative is key to securing the long-term survival of elephants in a changing landscape while encouraging coexistence between humans and wildlife. We feel truly honored to be part of this crucial mission and inspired by the unwavering commitment shown by everyone until the very end. We hope this collaboration will continue to strengthen, ensuring even greater impact for conservation in the future.

22/09/2025

Let's recognize the importance of rivers, the source of life for countless species on Earth, and ensure they continue to flow clean for all who call them home.

Happy World Rivers Day! ✨

📸 Paul Swen