SVAA - Huro Project

The HURO Program participates in the conservation of the hoolock gibbon and the wild species of North East India. When it was created, this project had the objective of setting up the first collection and rehabilitation center for gibbons and other species of primates (Langur, Macaque, Loris, etc.) resulting from animal trafficking.

The actions of the Huro program include:

• the implementation of wildlife law
• confiscation of trafficked animals
• habitat protection
• research projects
• rehabilitation and reintroduction programs

Today HURO shares its activities between its rehabilitation center, its local primary school and reintroduction and surveillance sites.

Recently, the Le PAL NATURE FOUNDATION helped HURO to:

• urgent renovation of four rehabilitation aviaries (nylon net, 1,800 m2)
• the renovation of the central station
• the operation and renewal of its pharmacy.
• the construction of a small station, toilets and a large temporary rehabilitation enclosure (Bamboo and strong nylon nets).

2025 Projects:

Completion of center renovations: final enclosure to be renovated.
Complete medical check-ups for all gibbons + re-pairing.
Rescue gibbons in need before the monsoon season.
Continued development of administration and communication with HURO.
Meghalaya Program and HURO Assam Program.
Awareness-raising conferences with various schools and universities + media articles + book publications.

Good to know!

All the center's gibbons are registered on the ZIMS (Species 360) platform, which allows for real-time monitoring of their status.

Since early 2025, three rehabilitation enclosures have been completely renovated. The goal? To recreate new pairs, including five candidate gibbons.

They also won the Global Gibbon Champion Award!

Following a visit by Dr. Susan Cheyne, Vice-President of the IUCN PRIMATES Section on Small Apes (SSA), in May 2024, the HURO Program was awarded the first "Global Gibbon Champion Award 2024." This title was given to the Center's Director, Betsida CH Marak, for her many years of dedication. She thus became the first Indian ecologist to receive this international distinction!

The SSA is a community of over 120 experts from 23 countries with the largest knowledge base on gibbons in the world.

Huro is proud to work with such skilled and dedicated experts: this award reflects highly on the entire Center team and the local community!

Did you know ?

A school has been opened to provide adequate education for children and encourage them to get involved in protecting their environment.