Man of the Year 2016: Save Sumatra Elephants

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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