Leopards seen in Kaeng Krachan National Park, just 1.5 hours from Hua Hin

[webfact]

 

A family of leopards were recently photographed at Kaeng Krachan National Park, delighting tourists with their presence.

 

On January 27th, a report was made to Mr. Somjet Jantana, the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Management No. 3 in Phetchaburi Branch, by Mr. Mongkol Chaiyachuea, the Head of Kaeng Krachan National Park.

 

According to the report, Mr. Pongsak Kuntuk and Miss Ann, both from Baan Krang Coffee Shop, had the unique opportunity to encounter three leopards while driving in the park.

 

Located in Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi Province, this area is known for its leopard sightings.

 

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[bokningar]

That is nice, hope they will be safe.

[Pique Dard]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

A family of leopards were recently photographed at Kaeng Krachan National Park, delighting tourists with their presence.

...the leopards weren't delighted, though! the tourists were safe in a car, i guess, cos we know that  as far as the leopards are concerned, tourist or not, human flesh is good to eat

[Rampant Rabbit]

Leopard  parts available tomorrow  on Lazada...........advertised by some fat bloke

[Guderian]

Wilbur Smith said that he was more afraid of leopards than of lions. Not many lions to worry about in Hua Hin, but leopards are much less hygienic animals and any bite or scratch from one will likely get badly infected.

[animalmagic]

5 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

...the leopards weren't delighted, though! the tourists were safe in a car, i guess, cos we know that  as far as the leopards are concerned, tourist or not, human flesh is good to eat

The worst cases of man-eating leopards were in India where bodies were dumped in the jungle during an epidemic rather than buried.  One in Panar was credited with over 400 kills and one in Rudrapayag got over 125.  Colonel Jim Corbett managed to eventually kill both of them at the cost of lots of grey hair and wrinkles.  Both seem to have got used to the taste after feasting on decomposing epidemic victims rather than due to age or infirmity.  Generally, they will stay well clear of humans but seem to be quite keen on dogs and other small animals.  Human flesh seems to be an 'acquired' taste but once tried they become quite addicted to it.

Beautiful creatures.  One walked past my side of the car in Kruger National Park; the window motor, unlike my heart rate, seemed very slow that day!

[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, animalmagic said:

The worst cases of man-eating leopards were in India where bodies were dumped in the jungle during an epidemic rather than buried.  One in Panar was credited with over 400 kills and one in Rudrapayag got over 125.  Colonel Jim Corbett managed to eventually kill both of them at the cost of lots of grey hair and wrinkles.  Both seem to have got used to the taste after feasting on decomposing epidemic victims rather than due to age or infirmity.  Generally, they will stay well clear of humans but seem to be quite keen on dogs and other small animals.  Human flesh seems to be an 'acquired' taste but once tried they become quite addicted to it.

Beautiful creatures.  One walked past my side of the car in Kruger National Park; the window motor, unlike my heart rate, seemed very slow that day!

You lucky SOB    WOW

[Grumpy one]

The Leopards will be lodging a complaint this week.

They desire to be driven around in a Bentley convertible, like their cousins  

[Skeptic7]

Was in Kaeng Krachan yesterday. No leopard or elephant sightings, but did have 80 species of birds, gibbons, a few endangered Dusky Leaf Monkeys and a Black Giant Squirrel. 

 

Also 3 days ago in Kui Buri National Park...1 elephant, 15 Gaur (Asian Bison) and 35 species of birds. 

Edited January 31 by Skeptic7

[bokningar]

On 1/30/2024 at 1:31 PM, Guderian said:

leopards are much less hygienic animals

Really? Never heard that, but interesting. Do you have a link?