Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release – Stump-Tailed Macaque, Sakakibara

Sakakibara is a wild stump-tailed macaque who came to us in need of urgent care after being attacked by other macaques.

We were alerted about this rescue by Aru, a local primate researcher. Sakakibara arrived with multiple infected puncture wounds and slight hyperthermia. Our vet team cleaned his wounds, and he received antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. Despite his ordeal, Sakakibara ate well and was bright, alert, and responsive.

After many weeks of recovering at our wildlife hospital, we were thrilled to return him to the wild in February 2025.

Stump-tailed macaques are vulnerable to extinction – their wild populations are declining! Sakakibara is from a very fragmented population of stump-tailed macaques in a geographically isolated area. Once this population declines, the group is at high risk of extinction. Essentially, every macaque matters.

These amazing primates face a wide range of threats, including human-wildlife conflict and habitat loss. It is crucial that farmers, conservationists and the authorities work together to find effective solutions to enable people and wildlife to co-exist, and also thrive.

We are grateful to our supporters who enable us to be there for wildlife in need and give them the care and treatment they deserve. Please help the next patient in need of care by making a one-off or monthly gift for injured and abused wildlife in Thailand.