Rare clouded leopard struts its stuff in Thailand’s new wildlife safe haven

In the mountains of Kanchanaburi in western Thailand, hidden cameras are capturing more and more clouded leopards, Indo-Chinese tigers, gaurs, and other wildlife.

Recognising the importance of the conservation of Thailand’s wildlife, Thailand’s Treasury Department is preparing to declare an area of land covering 219,000 rai of land a non-hunting area.

The huge conservation area – covering Si Sawat and Bo Phloi district – is comprised of steep mountains and dense jungle home to millions of species of flora and fauna.

At present, the land is owned and controlled by the Treasury Department and is utilised by the Royal Thai Army which uses the forests for training and other missions.

The non-hunting area will serve as a wildlife corridor connecting Srinakarin Dam National Park, Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park, and Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary, promoting all species to…