7 of Thailand's most incredible wild animals (and where to find them)

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7 of Thailand's most incredible wild animals (and where to find them)
STAFF WRITER



Thailand is simply teeming with wildlife.

From the most delicate species of butterfly all the way to the Crab-Eating Mongoose, there’s not much that you won’t find hidden in the rolling landscape of the Thai Kingdom.

But where to find them?

Firstly, avoid the commercial wildlife operations that are commonly advertised to tourists: many are known for their cruel and inhumane treatment of animals. Activists have long condemned elephant trekking, for instance, as in order to be so domesticated that they allow humans on their back, the animal must have their spirits totally crushed beforehand.

It’s not just elephants – the controversial Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi was recently the subject of a National Geographic investigation, accused of breeding tigers for illegal trade.

But there’s no need to patronise these sketchy organisations – permits are readily available to explore many of the country’s brilliant national parks and wildlife sanctuaries instead.

Thailand is home to 127 national parks alone, many of which offer guided tours to help you get the most out of your experience and to ensure the safety of the animals within. If you’d prefer to go it solo, feel free to research on self-guided exploration.

Here’s our top picks for wildlife spotting in Thailand…

Clouded Leopard
Khao Sok National Park


Via Khao Sok Paradise

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[terryp]

I have seen many strange creatures here mostly in the night time

[canuckamuck]

Ask any long term residents how many wild mammals they have seen in Thailand, that weren't domesticated breeds, vermin, humans, or kept in a pen. Many will have seen none at all. most, just a few.

[NeverSure]

And here was this green pea think they were going to discuss Walking Street.

[chaiyapoon]

All very rare,Hardly ever see any mammals just snakes

[sandrabbit]

Only mammals I've seen have been monkeys and got quite nervous feeding them at the temple as the alpha male gets a bit stroppy and the monk is saying it's ok they're quite friendly .........

Something impressive to see from a distance or a car are the water monitor lizards as they look like crocodiles or komodo dragons, wouldn't like to get into an argument with a 2m long specimen. Also seeing a 4 to 5m long Burmese or reticulated python ( wasn't sure in the dark but presume it was reticulated) crossing the road 1:30 in the morning, that's by a long way the largest snake I've seen in the wild.

[mike324]

interesting to hear that there are wild rhinos in Thailand.