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Rare Black Panther Caught on Camera in Kaeng Krachan World Heritage Forest

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Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

A remarkable sighting of a rare and elusive black panther has been captured within the lush expanse of Kaeng Krachan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Mr. Mongkol Chaiyaphakdee, Chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, proudly shared footage of the protected big cat strolling calmly through the forest at dusk on 4 July. The images were taken near kilometre marker 19 along the road leading up to Phanoen Thung, a popular scenic mountain area in the park.

 

According to reports, the sighting was made by park ranger Mr. Busakorn Kantuk, who was performing roadside maintenance when he witnessed the majestic animal emerge from the forest around 17:00. The black panther was seen moving confidently from one side of the forest to the other, showing no signs of distress or fear.

 

The animal was seen pacing calmly across the road, pausing briefly and then disappearing back into the dense undergrowth. Mr. Busakorn quickly reached for his phone and recorded the extraordinary moment, which has since been shared as a sign of the rich biodiversity thriving within the protected area.

 

Mr. Mongkol expressed his delight at the rare encounter and took the opportunity to remind the public of the importance of respecting wildlife. “Kaeng Krachan National Park remains open to visitors wishing to experience the natural beauty and sea of mist from Phanoen Thung,” he said. “However, we ask tourists to maintain a safe distance from all wild animals. Do not approach, disturb, or feed them.”

 

He further explained that feeding wildlife can lead to animals becoming overly familiar with humans, resulting in unpredictable and potentially dangerous behaviour.

 

The sighting has generated excitement among conservationists and nature lovers, serving as a reminder of the vital role protected areas play in preserving endangered species such as the black panther.

 

 

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Something nice for once.

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28 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Something nice for once.

And not on a BBQ 

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Somewhere in Thailand Premchai Karnasuta is reading about this and getting  a stiffy. 

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Rare and Beautiful image ! 

Baghera is looking for his friend Baloo...

2 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

Surely that one had been spotted before?

Panther. As the saying goes 'Leopards never change their spots'😋

Thanks for the detailed location update. Now the poachers know where to look. 

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