Young tiger found dead in Mae Wong National Park

The carcass of a young tiger named Vichit was discovered by wildlife officials in Mae Wong National Park in Kamphaeng Phet province. The tiger was believed to be 5 years old and had likely wandered out of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary where it lives naturally before meeting its demise.

The chief of Nakhon Sawan’s Protected Areas Regional Office 12, reported that rangers from Mae Wong National Park had informed him of the discovery of a dead tiger near a creek in the central province on January 9.

An examination of the carcass revealed traces of claw scratches and animal bites all over the body, as well as broken front ankles and several infected wounds. A veterinary team was brought in to conduct a more detailed examination at the Mae Wong National Park Office since the tiger’s body was found deep in the forest.

The examination revealed that the tiger was male, weighed…