Footage of rare Thai wildlife

[wolf5370]

This video is from 2011 I think. I saw it for the first time just now and could not find it in a search here. I wasn't sure whether to put here in General or in the Travel forum, but decided this one best fit - but feel free to move (Mods) if needed.

Anyway, with the recent raid in Bangkok seizing 14 white lions and many other protected species, I thought it interesting to show that Thailand has had some success in wildlife conservation and anti-poaching as this video shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fzarUPdgz9w

Amazing shots and good commentary in English too.

Enjoy.

//Edit: Embedded the vide as opposed to link.

[HeijoshinCool]

Cool!

[David48]

Great clip!

Here I was thinking it was rare footage of a healthy Issan Buffalo ...

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[Pacificperson]

Let's hope that the guys in the green uniforms can keep it this way.

[canuckamuck]

So that's what Thai wildlife looks like. I have been living in the mountains here for two years now and haven't seen any of those - alive.

[rene123]

Thank you for posting the video, but I think it gives an unnatural perspective of wild game numbers. But, just knowing there are a few wild animals still remaining makes me feel good.

[kannot]

I want one of those Tapirs they're so cute!!

[Goshawk]

in case anyone missed it... National Geographic premiered a new 2 part series in May - Wild Thailand. (beautiful photography with Jeremy Irons on commentary duty)

it may not play in all regions (copyright issues) but here is episode 2 on YouTube (can't find episode 1 for love nor money...) hope you can view & enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCS6s153YKE

[robblok]

Thanks for posting, after seeing this I have decided I am going to get myself a tiger cub I am sure they can be supplied over here

Just joking, I love nature and was planning to do a hike again in one of the nature reserves and try to spot some animals at night with a special binoculars. Last time was not a succes I was covered in leaches because it was raining.

[Whale]

Some of the real wild stuff....

http://www.wildlifethailand.com/galleries/video-gallery