Park visitor spots two panthers

Park visitor spots two panthers
This photo was taken by a visitor from her vehicle in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi, and two dark bobcats can be seen in it. The unusual animals were nearby when the person encountered them while traveling to Khao Phanoen Thung. Amy

According to the Protected Areas Regional Office 3, a foreigner to Kaeng Krachan National Park has by pure luck seen and photographed two dark panthers in a particular area of the park, citing data provided by the national park’s mind.

The garden visitor, who was only identified as Amy, was seen with the two panthers in a vehicle on her way to the national park’s Khao Phanoen Thung forested mountain, according to Somjate Jantana, the office’s director on Wednesday.

Then Amy stopped the car to take pictures and a picture of the two bobcats.

According to Mr. Somjate, the creatures evidently showed no signs of being afraid when she was present. The panthers soon after that disappeared into the forest, he claimed. On Tuesday, the federal garden posted the video tape to its Facebook page.

He claimed that some other groups of park visitors had formerly seen and photographed a black tiger in a local area as they were heading to the same hill in the park in January and February.

Around 10 dark panthers and leopards were discovered in these particular areas, according to a prior study conducted by national area researchers between 2013 and 2023, using animals camera traps to monitor and matter wildlife populations in Khao Phanoen Thung-areas.

Park visitors should stop their vehicles and remain silent if they come across a lion or tiger, ensuring security for both themselves and the wildlife. Individuals are advised not to enter their cars while attempting to picture these wild pets, but it is permitted to do so, he said.