Leopard Spotted Lounging on Road in Thai National Park

[snoop1130]

File photo for reference only

 

In a breathtaking encounter, a leopard was spotted calmly sitting on a road in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park, stunning tourists with its serene presence. The rare sighting occurred on December 19th around 6:50 am, near the Ban Krang camp, and was captured by visitor Kritsiphong Ngamjing.

 

Mongkol Chaiphakdee, head of the park in Phetchaburi province, highlighted this moment as evidence of the park's rich biodiversity, hosting a plethora of rare wildlife species. The leopard displayed an unusual comfort around humans, opting to lounge peacefully, seemingly unfazed by onlookers.

 

 

This unexpected encounter underscores the health of the park’s thriving ecosystem, making it an exhilarating experience for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors are urged to maintain a respectful distance to ensure safety for themselves and the animals.

 

Mongkol reiterated the importance of responsible tourism and cooperation in preserving this crucial wildlife sanctuary. As Thailand's largest national park, Kaeng Krachan stands as a beacon for biodiversity, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers a habitat for diverse wildlife, emphasising the global significance of conservation efforts.

 

-- 2024-12-19

 

 

[roo860]

It's days are numbered then. 😒

[sidjameson]

Not having a go, I'm sure we are all guilty of it. But it's typical that the first response to a lovely heart warming story on AN is 

 

"It's days are numbered then"

 

I'm going to say, keep up the good work Mongkol, head of that national park. 😊

[Nick Carter icp]

25 minutes ago, sidjameson said:

Not having a go, I'm sure we are all guilty of it. But it's typical that the first response to a lovely heart warming story on AN is 

 

"It's days are numbered then"

 

I'm going to say, keep up the good work Mongkol, head of that national park. 😊

 

   Just waiting for the "They can find a leopold, but they can't find the Red bull heir" post 

[jvs]

Recently there have been a lot more sightings of rare animals there,tigers and a Malayan  Tapir.

Looks like the park wardens are doing a good job!

 

[jvs]

29 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Thailand had 163,974.52 square kilometres of forest areas, covering 31.68% of the total land area, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and other conservation reserve areas.
 

Leopards, tigers and elephants running around wild. 
 

Thais are cool and do not hunt animals for fun. 
 

Unlike us. 
 

Here is a photo of Prince Harry the Brave with one of his kills.

A peaceful water buffalo! like shooting a pet Labrador or a sheep.

 

 

You can hunt and protect wildlife at the same time!

Poaching is something totally different.

 

[roo860]

31 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Thailand had 163,974.52 square kilometres of forest areas, covering 31.68% of the total land area, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and other conservation reserve areas.
 

Leopards, tigers and elephants running around wild. 
 

Thais are cool and do not hunt animals for fun. 
 

Unlike us. 
 

Here is a photo of Prince Harry the Brave with one of his kills.

A peaceful water buffalo! like shooting a pet Labrador or a sheep.

 

 

Shot on a game ranch in Argentina, various species are reared specifically for hunting, so has no effect on conservation whatsoever.

[Nick Carter icp]

1 hour ago, MalcolmB said:

Thailand had 163,974.52 square kilometres of forest areas, covering 31.68% of the total land area, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and other conservation reserve areas.
 

Leopards, tigers and elephants running around wild. 
 

Thais are cool and do not hunt animals for fun. 
 

Unlike us. 
 

Here is a photo of Prince Harry the Brave with one of his kills.

A peaceful water buffalo! like shooting a pet Labrador or a sheep.

 

 

 

   Some animals need to be culled , instead or wardens culling the animals , the parks charge a large amount of money for people to carry out the culling , that way the park earns money to help other animals 

[MalcolmB]

Just now, Nick Carter icp said:

parks charge a large amount of money for people to carry out the culling , that way the park earns money to help other animals 

Nah, in Thailand they just charge foreigners more to enter peacefully.

[cdnvic]

Removed some irrelevant posts.

[Homburg]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a leopard was spotted

 

This is news?  All adult leopards are spotted!

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Just waiting for the "They can find a leopold, but they can't find the Red bull heir" post 

Seems you were first...

[rwill]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The leopard displayed an unusual comfort around humans, opting to lounge peacefully, seemingly unfazed by onlookers.

Eventually someone is going to get too close to this peaceful animal. 

[Pique Dard]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The leopard displayed an unusual comfort around humans, opting to lounge peacefully, seemingly unfazed by onlookers.

The leopard was the onlooker! It is teh high season: many tourists to watch!

[KhunLA]

3 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

The leopard was the onlooker! It is teh high season: many tourists to watch!

Yes, sitting there trying to figure out all the different species of vehicles ... and all the different looking parasites inside 😎

[bendejo]

Yes, the leopard was spotted, as most leopards are.  And?

😊

 

[Burma Bill]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a breathtaking encounter, a leopard was spotted

 

Very appropriate!

[geisha]

On 12/19/2024 at 1:14 PM, jvs said:

You can hunt and protect wildlife at the same time!

Poaching is something totally different.

 

I think you are very wrong. You can hunt ?? Who do you mean, common folk, tourists , can hunt. ?  Hunt means pursue  and  kill .

Maybe you can do that in Africa where you pay to go hunting. In my opinion, disgusting. 
I think you mean Tracking …

 

 

 

[geisha]

On 12/19/2024 at 2:03 PM, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Some animals need to be culled , instead or wardens culling the animals , the parks charge a large amount of money for people to carry out the culling , that way the park earns money to help other animals 

Where do they do this ? What animals ?

[jvs]

5 hours ago, geisha said:

I think you are very wrong. You can hunt ?? Who do you mean, common folk, tourists , can hunt. ?  Hunt means pursue  and  kill .

Maybe you can do that in Africa where you pay to go hunting. In my opinion, disgusting. 
I think you mean Tracking …

 

 

 

To a lot of people hunting means food on the table.There is nothing wrong with a real hunt and providing for the family.

 

[jvs]

5 hours ago, geisha said:

Where do they do this ? What animals ?

Happens a lot in  Africa but also in the US and Canada.

Elephants,buffalo,lions and a lot more .

It is a good way to sustain the parks and control the animals at the same time.

Do you know a better way?

[Burma Bill]

6 hours ago, geisha said:

Where do they do this ? What animals ?

 

In the UK, badgers are culled.

 

Badger culling in the United Kingdom is permitted under licence, within a set area and timescale, as a way to reduce badger numbers in the hope of controlling the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB)......................... The disease affects cattle and other farm animals, some species of wildlife including badgers and deer, and some domestic pets such as cats.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_culling_in_the_United_Kingdom#:~:text=Badger culling in the United Kingdom is permitted under licence,of bovine tuberculosis (bTB).