Rare tapir seen in Kaeng Krachan park

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PUBLISHED: 5 Dec 2024 at 14: 09

A still from a video taken by park visitor Tanongsak Semayai shows a tapir in the Panoen Thung grasslands area of Kaeng Krachan National Park (Photo: Kaeng Krachan National Park Facebook)
A tapir is depicted in a still from a video that park visitor Tanongsak Semayai took in the Kaeng Krachan National Park’s Panoen Thung grasslands area ( Photo: Kaeng Krachan National Park Facebook ).

At Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi, a genus incident has been reported as being uncommon.

Tanongsak Semayai, a garden guest staying at the Panoen Thung camp, reported the incident to Hua Hin Today, Park Chief Mongkol Chaiphakdee.

Tapirs have often been photographed using cameras traps, and footprints have sometimes been seen, but up-close sightings in the area have been uncommon.

The incident, according to Mr. Mongkol, is a sign of the natural complexity of the playground and the success of its conservation efforts.

At 1, 200 feet above sea level, Panoen Thung is an region of pasture surrounded by dense forest. Additionally, it is home to a number of endangered wildlife species, including birds and barking antelope and serows.

Park officials say exposure to Panoeng Thung requires a 15-kilometre drive from the Bang Krang Campsite, which is only attainable by four-wheel-drive cars. If they intend to camp immediately and see the sunrise, readers are advised to get well-prepared with nice clothing, rain gear, having water, and food products.