BANGKOK, July 29 – The Director General of the Department of National Parks reveals good news. Wildlife camera traps capture images of “clouded leopards”, protected wildlife with critically endangered status. In the dome top wildlife sanctuary Ubon Ratchathani Province Indicates the abundance of forests and wildlife. While the result of conservation of Thai tigers On the occasion of World Tiger Conservation Day was found to be extremely successful. 100% population increase in the past 10 years
Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Acting Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said Received a report from the dome top wildlife sanctuary. Ubon Ratchathani province that Survey found a clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) in the area from the forest rangers and wildlife research and protection staff jointly gathered data from the Camera Trap. first time Previously, there had been no reported sightings and clear evidence of the presence of clouded leopards in the dome-top wildlife sanctuary.
For the clouded leopard (CEO) is in the family Felidae, which is considered a rare predator in nature. It has a current status (IUCN), is critically endangered (VU), and is listed on the protected wildlife list. According to the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2562
Therefore, the presence of the clouded leopard shows that Dome top wildlife sanctuary area It also has an abundance of forest and wildlife resources and is an important conservation area. Because the clouded leopard is a wild animal that is rare in nature. It is an indicator of the integrity of the area. This is partly due to the rangers’ mission of quality patrols that help to keep wildlife habitats safe.
Mr. Atthaphon also mentioned Results of conservation and restoration of the tiger population that The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has succeeded in conserving the tiger population in Thailand. The number of wild tigers has increased by 100% over the past 10 years, most commonly found in the western forests. Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex and Western Forest Area-Tanaosri Mountain Range as a result of habitat protection Qualitative reconnaissance researching and tracking tigers Preventing the wildlife trade increasing the fertility of the forest as well as strong participation from conservation network groups
For the tiger is a predator at the top of the food chain. when the population can be restored Must revive other animals which is the prey of the tiger to balance with each other
Currently, the National Park Service The Tiger Conservation Strategic Plan 2022-2034 is being implemented, which targets protection and increasing of tigers in 5 forest groups, namely the Western Forest. Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex Kaeng Krachan forest group Phu Khiao-Nam Nao Forest Group and the Khlong Saeng Khao Sok Forest Group
At the same time, the Department of National Parks You are invited to participate in the World Tiger Day 2023 under the concept of “Move Forward to Sustainable Tigers Conservation: Moving towards Sustainable Tiger Conservation” which the Department of National Parks together with 11 organizations working together to conserve tigers On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Chao Phraya University Convention Center, Muang District, Nakhon Sawan Province.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency