Endangered Malayan tiger spotted again in southern Thailand

PUBLISHED: 4 May 2025 at 14: 57

Camera trap footage shows a Malayan tiger in a national park in Yala province, Thailand. This is the second time the endangered species has been captured on camera, following the first sighting in 2023. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)" — A Philippine cat is captured on camera trap footage in a national park in Yala state, Thailand. Following the initial incident in 2023, this is the next day the threatened species has been captured on camera. Department of Wildlife, Plant Conservation, and National Parks,

YALA: Wildlife officials have confirmed a rare sighting of the critically endangered Malayan tiger ( Panthera tigris jacksoni ) in Bang Lang National Park in this southern province, adding yet another significant milestone in the country’s conservation efforts.

As part of a long-term habitat monitoring program, park rangers installed camera traps in Bang Lang National Park to record the incident. In three towns, Bannang Sata, Than To, and Betong, the area has a total area of 163, 125 ray. &nbsp, &nbsp,

The obscure predator made its second noted appearance in the area on Sunday, according to Chalerm Phoommai, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Office, on Sunday. Its second confirmed appearance was in 2023. Bang Lang 01 was given the Indonesian cat seen two years ago. ” &nbsp,

Indonesian tigers are a subspecies that are only found on the Indonesian Peninsula and in Thailand’s southern forests. They are distinct from the more well-known Panthera danube corbetti, which can be found in the central and western forests of Thailand, including the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, and Khao Yai National Park.

Mr. Chalerm claimed that” this discovery highlights the natural beauty of Yala’s Bang Lang National Park and Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.” These regions serve as crucial wildlife corridors that connect protected forests along the Thai-Malaysian border. ” &nbsp,

A high-quality ranger patrol and data-gathering program designed to track threats and promote ecosystem security is being implemented as part of the continuous SMART Patrol project. The resort’s camera nets have recorded a number of other uncommon species, including elephants, gaur, and tapirs, in addition to the cat. &nbsp,

Officials from the Wildlife Conservation Office and the 6th Forest Conservation Office ( Pattani branch ) continue to monitor the Malayan tiger population, utilizing the data to inform long-term conservation plans in collaboration with regional and national partners.