Saving Lives, One Animal at a Time

Sea turtle rescued and brought to the Umah Lumba Center for treatment.

22Feb

Blog, Campaigns, Indonesia | Posts by : Cara Sands

With almost 54 years of dolphin advocacy under our belt, it’s hard not to be invested in the plight of other animals. Recognizing the inherent importance of lending support to local communities, Dolphin Project’s team in Bali, Indonesia has done just that. From wildlife rescue to providing veterinary care for companion animals, from operating a free school for school-aged children to planting thousands of mangrove seedlings and coconut trees, we continue to honor our commitment to protect the environment and all its inhabitants through direct outreach and education efforts.

A long-tailed macaque is rescued by our Indonesian team. Credit: DolphinProject.com

A Sundanese pangolin is rescued after likely falling off a smuggler’s boat, Bali, Indonesia. Credit: DolphinProject.com

DID YOU KNOW…

In 2023, Dolphin Project:

Established a dedicated Turtle Hospital at the Umah Lumba Center
Rescued and treated 102 endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) who were confiscated, sick and/or stranded
Rescued and treated 2 olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) who were sick
Rescued and treated 1 timor deer (Cervus timorensis) who was caught in a snare
Rescued and treated 18 long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)
Rescued and treated 1 yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis) who was neglected by its previous owner
Rescued and treated 1 brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) who was sick
Rescued and treated 1 river otter (Amblonyx cinereus) who was sold at a market
Rescued and treated 1 Sundanese pangolin (Manis javanica) who was found floating in the middle of the sea
Sterilized 26 cats and 40 dogs, vaccinated 81 cats and dogs against rabies, treated 182 domestic animals, and fostered 13 stray cats