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| Man of the Year 2016 winner: Karan Singhdole of the Philippines |
The world's
sixth-largest island, Sumatra is the only place where tigers, elephants, rhinos
and orangutans co-exist. Every day in Indonesia animals and humans come into
conflict, but there is a very low level of awareness about the problem. In a
rare opportunity, this year's Man of the Year contestants joined WWF Indonesia
campaign to help preserve critically endangered Sumatran elephants from
extinction at Tesso Nilo National Park.
The park is habitat to the country's
endangered elephants, tigers, and tapirs. It took hours for the contestants to
get immersed in the most pristine wilderness and it was such a unique
experience for all of them. Conserving these forests is critical to protecting
the magnificent species and stopping global climate change.
WWF is making a
difference in Sumatra by working with governments, business and industry, and
local communities to safeguard Southeast Asia's largest remaining tropical rain
forests. Getting up close with elephants was definitely the highlight of Man of
the Year pageant and the contestants developed a bond with the gentle giants.
They were amused, mesmerized and truly touched by this intimate experience.
(Text and Photo Credits: Missosology)
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