Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery
- Thailand's tiger population in the Western Forest Complex has increased almost fivefold from about 40 in 2007 to between 179 and 223 in 2024, according to the Department of National Parks .
- Stuart Chapman from WWF called this recovery 'extraordinary' since no other Southeast Asian country has seen a similar rise in tiger numbers.
- Worrapan Phumanee from WWF Thailand stated that prey release programs are part of broader restoration efforts in Southeast Asia, helping tigers breed and thrive in their habitats.
- Chaiya Danpho from the DNP reports that most of the released deer reproduce, contributing positively to the ecosystem.
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Thailand Credits Prey Releases For 'Extraordinary' Tiger Recovery
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Read Full ArticleTiger comeback: Prey release sparks hope in Thai jungle
Tiger comeback: Prey release sparks hope in Thai jungleLegacyIn Thailand’s dense, steaming western forests, 20 sambar deer leap into freedom — and straight into the domain of one of Asia’s most elusive predators: the Indochinese tiger. This dramatic release in Khlong Lan National Park, Kamphaeng Phet, Central Thailand, is part of an ambitious government and WWF-backed effort to revive Thailand’s wild tiger population by restoring their natural p…
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