Authorities in Thailand’s Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai World Natural Heritage Site have reported the first sighting of 18 wild tigers in 15 years, saying the discovery indicates the area is improving.
One of the wild tigers. (Source: englishnews.thaipbs.or.th)
Bangkok (VNA/NNT) – Authorities in Thailand’s Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai WorldNatural Heritage Site have reported the first sighting of 18 wild tigers in 15years, saying the discovery indicates the area is improving.
They were found by surveillance cameras and seen on several occasionsbetween June 2016 and February 2017. Of them, five are male and seven arefemale with the remaining six cubs.
Ministryof Natural Resources and Environment officials said the discovery shows theimproving environment in the region as tigers can only exist in a healthyecosystem.
Worldwide, it is estimated that only 4,000 tigers are still in existence from aprevious tally of over 100,000.
TheFreeland Foundation has donated technology and training to the Thai Departmentof National Parks staff so that they may further preserve the region andprotect its wildlife.-VNA
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One of the wild tigers. (Source: englishnews.thaipbs.or.th) 
