Two great hornbills released into the wild in Lampang

[snoop1130]

Image Credit: Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization

 

The first pair of captive great hornbills were released into the wild in Chae Son National Park in Thailand’s northern province of Lampang on Thursday.

 

Zoological Park Organisation Director, Atthaporn Srihayrun,said that great hornbills have not been found in the wild in northern provinces for more than 20 years and the release of the two birds is part of a project to study whether they can survive in the wild and whether this national park is suitablefor them.

 

More great hornbills will be released into the wild periodically, in such locations as the Doi Khun Tan, Mae Takhrai, Sri Lanna and Khun Chae national parks and the Chiang Dao wildlife sanctuary.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-great-hornbills-released-into-the-wild-in-lampang/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-28

 

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[soi3eddie]

The locals are preparing for the next hunting expedition. Much tastier than Gai Baan. 

 

On a more serious note, I have witnessed these birds in the wild in both Khao Yai, Thailand and in Southern Myanmar. Truly amazing to hear and see them in the wild. I hope that they are prolific in expanding in numbers.

 

[FarAway]

Amazing creatures.

[udonthanigriffo]

There are Plenty flying around Phnom Penh Streets and Breeding in Unfinished High Rise Buildings, they have a better chance living in the Cities where people will be seen if Hunting them an a better chance being Caught.

[Burma Bill]

An interesting and enjoyable post to read - for a change!