A. Etin | Notch | Manau Pothi | Starlight | Melapi | Boualoi | Makalha

Etin the orang-utan: Etin is now an adolescent and is increasingly leaving his mother and spending more time exploring potential sites where he could establish a new territory, he is therefore becoming more and more difficult to track. We want to be sure that when you adopt an orang-utan we can send you regular updates and photographs on your adopted animal and it is became increasingly difficult to do this with Etin.

We have also chosen to focus on a different region within Borneo where there is a greater need for conservation funding - this region is called the Heart of Borneo. The focus of the adoption will now be Koyah. She is only nine months old and will remain with her mother, Ibu, for many years to come. This will make it much easier for our researchers to track Koyah and send information about their adopted orang-utan to our supporters on a regular basis. If you wish to adopt Koyah, please contact our Supporter Relations team, on 01483 426333 or e-mail us at supporterrelations@wwf.org.uk.

Notch the rhino: We are sorry that you have not received information about Notch, one of the northern white rhinos inhabiting Garamba National Park. We have previously written to everyone who adopted him to explain that WWF has been unable to report on the rhinos in this park for some time, as it is too dangerous to continue our work in this area. Whilst we are aware that some rhinos in the park have been injured or killed, we are hoping that the named adopted rhinos are safe and well. Your valued support is being used for other worldwide rhino conservation projects.

As our previous letters explained, it is possible for you to adopt an alternative rhino named Kinyanjui, and we can provide quarterly updates about our work to protect him and other rhinos. If you wish to adopt Kinyanjui instead of Notch, please contact our Supporter Relations team, on 01483 426333 or e-mail us at supporterrelations@wwf.org.uk.

Manau Pothi the tiger: We appreciate your concern, and hope that you find the following information reassuring. Some time ago, WWF's tracking team in the Royal Bardia National Park were able to capture Manau Pothi on film to the West of the park around the Geruwa River. However, the team has no longer been able to do this.

We believe that Manau Pothi has moved East out of the 'Terrible Island' area where the cameras were set. Two male tigers have moved into the floodplain area, and this often means that social structures are disrupted, and females will search for new territories. We would like to assure you that as far as we know Manau Pothi is alive and well, and we will inform you if anything happens to her.

If you would like to change your adoption to Malu Pothi, the other tiger we offer for adoption, please contact our Supporter Relations Team on 01483 426333 or e-mail us at supporterrelations@wwf.org.uk.


Starlight the dolphin: WWF has been following the progress of Starlight for some time. Unfortunately, it looks likely that Starlight and her mother, Sparkle, have joined a larger group and moved on from the Hebrides. Therefore, we have decided to shift the focus of our dolphin adoption scheme to the Ileach dolphins, a pod of seven bottlenose dolphins that are frequently spotted around the Hebrides. We will, of course, update you on Starlight as and when she is spotted.

Since the Ileach pod is an established group with a territory, this will hopefully provide plenty of opportunity to report regularly on their progress.

A print of three of the dolphins in the pod is available. If you previously adopted Starlight and would like a print, please call the Supporter Relations team on 01483 426333, or e-mail supporterrelations@wwf.org.uk. Please note, if you are taking out an adoption of the Ileach pod, you will be sent this print as part of your adoption pack.

Melapi the orang utan: WWF has been following the progress of Melapi for some time. However, now that she is older she has moved deeper into the forest, and sightings of her have become less frequent.
provide plenty of opportunity to report regularly on his progress.

Boualoi the elephant: Boualoi was the first female elephant to be reintroduced to the wild by WWF-UK. Boualoi and Kamnoy, have now created their own herd in the middle of Doi Pa Muang forest and established a range of about 20 sq kms. Considering that this animal spent over 30 years in captivity, it is great news that she has successfully re-established itself in the wild.

From the beginning, the Thai Royal family and the Thai government showed interest in this pilot project. WWF's aim for this project was to see if it was feasible to reintroduce captive elephants into the wild. This has proved to be the case and a new Thai NGO - "The Elephant Reintroduction Foundation", patroned by Queen Sirikit - has been established to manage this work. In addition, Thailand's Royal Forestry Department and Ministry of Agriculture have agreed that elephant reintroduction is an appropriate strategy for elephant conservation in Thailand and will continue to support this work. WWF-UK's support is no longer essential to the continuation of this work.

Makalha the tiger: WWF has been following the progress of Makalha for some time. Unfortunately Makalha has been spending more and more time away from the study site. This has made it increasingly difficult for WWF to track her and bring you feedback on how she is doing. However, you will be glad to know that the region in which she lives is increasingly stable, and the main activities planned for the area will continue with support from other organisations.

We have previously written to everyone who adopted Makalha to explain the situation and that our tiger adopters can now follow the progress of a tigress called Malu Pothi. This beautiful Bengal female, and mother of three, lives in Nepal's Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve - she's named after the Malumela area in the north-east of the reserve where she's often seen, and 'pothi' which is 'female' in Nepali. Malu Pothi keeps a relatively fixed home range, and although shy and elusive, has been photographed several times by camera traps. Her reserve is part of WWF's ambitious conservation programme in the Terai Arc, a region that spans parts of both Nepal and India.

If you would like to change your adoption to Malu Pothi, the tiger we currently offer for adoption, please contact our Supporter Services Team on 01483 426333 or e-mail supporterrelations@wwf.org.uk We can also arrange for you to receive a new adoption certificate and a print of Malu Pothi.