Biodiversity
Animals
Southeast Asia’s tigers show slight revival but remain under pressure
According to the best estimates, some 100,000 tigers used to roam through parts of Asia. But that was more than a century ago. Today, experts estimate that worldwide only some 3,800 tigers have survived in the wild. This marks a slight improvement for the big ...
Govt discusses sustainable elephant management
The government has held a meeting to discuss measures to assist elephant keepers and promote the sustainable management of elephants. Keep reading ...
Benjamin Rujopakarn
USAID Wildlife Asia report highlights what’s behind Thai demand for ivory, tiger parts
Affluent, established business owners and merchants believing in good fortune and status brought by wildlife parts still largely drive demand for ivory and tiger parts in Thailand, and online platforms are playing an increasing role in their purchase.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Fingers off whale sharks, biologist says
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) needs to draw up and implement rules to prevent people from disturbing whale sharks sighted in the sea of Chumphon, a marine biologist says. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Elephants driven to extinction by illegal skin trade, says report
Many elephants are being hunted for their skin across Asia and the problem is reaching a crisis point, said a report released yesterday by an international NGO that is dedicated to protecting the animals from extinction.Keep reading ...
Rachanon Charoonsak
Conservation a victim of its own success
According to the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP), there are between 3,500 and 4,000 wild elephants roaming the forests of Thailand and the number is expected to increase due to conservation efforts.Keep reading ...
Dumrongkiat Mala
