NEWS, UPDATES & PRESS RELEASES
Mar 02, 2026
Awareness Session at Tezpur University
The educational team of the HURO program conducted its third awareness session of the year at Tezpur University, with MBA and Life Sciences students.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the students who attended this meeting and engaged with such enthusiasm and interest in the exchanges.
Special thanks to Tridip R sir. Sarma for organising this session well.
Throughout this year, we will continue to carry the voice of the Western Gibbon Hoolock as far as possible, with the hopes of making 2026 a strong and memorable year for education and awareness.
Feb 26, 2026
Awareness programme on conservation of Western Hoolock Gibbon.
The HURO Programme extends its sincere thanks to DHSK Commerce College and to its respected Principal, Dr Joydev Gogoi, for hosting our second presentation session on Thursday.
We truly enjoyed the engaging interactions with the students, making it a very enriching and memorable experience.
Feb 24, 2026
Huro Programme @ Dibrugarh Univeristy
Today marked an inspiring and energetic start to the educational year for the HURO Programme in collaboration with the brilliant students and dedicated educational team from the Center for Management Studies at Dibrugarh University!
More than 150 enthusiastic students joined us for two dynamic sessions filled with engaging presentations, a captivating short film, and lively question-and-answer discussions. The curiosity, passion, and participation we witnessed were truly uplifting and give us great hope for the future of conservation.
We extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to Dibrugarh University for their warm welcome, inspiring spirit, and wonderful support in making this event such a memorable success!
Jan 21, 2026
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Dec 12, 2025
press release
Nov 4, 2025
press release
Oct , 2025
Huro Programme building a coalition with GHI (Gibbon Health Initiative).
The Gibbon Health Initiative is a consortium of gibbon veterinarians, project directors, caretakers, and scientists working together to improve the well-being of these endangered apes in their natural habitats. HURO is actively involved with GHI since October 2025.
Jul 25, 2025
Western Hoolock Gibbon, among world’s 25 most endangered primates.
India’s only ape, the Western Hoolock Gibbon, has been named among the World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates for 2025–2027 at the 30th Congress of the International Primatological Society (IPS), held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from July 20–25.
June, 2025
Huro Programme the only institution to use ZIMS exclusively for the Western Hoolock Gibbon.
The Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) is a comprehensive software platform by the non-profit Species360 that helps zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries manage data on animals in human care. It is the world's largest database of knowledge on animals in human care, used by over 1,200 institutions in more than 100 countries.
HURO is the only institution to use ZIMS exclusively for the Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).
May12 - May 13, 2025
A complete health check-up was conducted on our Hoolock Gibbons.
A complete health check-up was conducted on our Hoolock Gibbons, at Sonja Wildlife Rescue Center. All the examined Gibbons were found in good health and the lab results are all clear. A huge thanks to GHI, The Gibbon Health Initiative, Dr Melody Bomon and HURO Programme partners for making it possible : Cerza conservation, Le Pal Nature et Palmyre conservation.
Nov 6, 2024
Partnership for Wildlife Preservation.
We are delighted to have signed an important partnership with AHAM (A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement) on Friday, 6th November 2024. This major step for both our organizations will enable better coordination of wildlife conservation initiatives in the Garo Hills region.
Jun 17, 2024
press release
Apr 28, 2019
Western Hoolock Gibbon release back into the wild.
A release success story in the making: Last Friday, Kalsin was released from his temporary enclosure after over three weeks of observation, and while the female was very close to him. In the next couple of minutes both gibbons were hugging each other. Then Kalsin left on his own, and disappeared from our eyes, despite our constant presence in the forest for the next six days...
Short Video (Facebook)
May 20, 2018
Athena, third Western Hoolock Gibbon rescued.
Athena, third Western Hoolock Gibbon rescued in two months last Sunday by our Sonja Wildlife Rescue Unit. Little baby of eight months old, illegally kept as a pet in a remote village of Nongstoin area, Athena is being stabilized at the centre.
May 16, 2018
Western Hoolock Gibbon infant rescued.
One more Western Hoolock Gibbon infant rescued from illegal custody by our Sonja Wildlife Rescue Unit yesterday afternoon from North-Garo Hills. He is very malnourished and suffers from several bacterial and fungal infections, but is now between caring hands.
May 08, 2018
Phoenix, our last rescued Western Hoolock.
Rescued by Sonja Wildlife Rescue Unit.
Jul 7, 2017
Baby Western Hoolock Gibbon rescued from Ri-Bhoi.
Baby Western Hoolock Gibbon rescued by our Sonja Wildlife Rescue Unit today from Ri-Bhoi district. The little gibbon is injured on his left upper arm (probably a bullet injury) but is now in very good hands. He is the first gibbon we rescue outside of Garo Hills and it took our team tremendous efforts to locate him.
Jun 28, 2016
press release
Feb 15, 2016
First Western Hoolock Gibbon couple back to the wild.
HURO is delighted to officially announce the successful release of a first Western Hoolock Gibbon couple back to the wild on last Wednesday. Remi and Robinson were released in Nokrek National Park after seven years of rehabilitation at Sonja WRC, and are showing a behavior up to the mark in their new environment. This first, for HURO, for India and for Western hoolock Gibbon conservation work was lived as a very emotional moment for our entire team and all the wonderful people who offered their help, expertise and knowhow in countless fields. We want to thanks all the stakeholders in this adventure, our partners, Ms Maneka Gandhi for her wonderful support, the Meghalaya Forest department, our board, our staff, all the people who have been involved with us for so long to get to this point. Thanks to you all. But be aware: It's only the beginning !
Feb 13, 2016
press release
May 19, 2012
Deer Rescue
Rescue of the deer and later has been given to the Forest Department.
May 19, 2012
Rescued Slow Lorris.
Rescued Slow Lorris has been checked in our clinic. They were released after some days...
Sep 18, 2010
Rescued Hoolock Gibbons at the Centre.
Initial years.