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Bulbul to be cut from protected list on trial basis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/12/2025
» A national committee on wildlife conservation and protection has agreed to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected wildlife list, in an attempt to test a commercial-based conservation approach. The species could be reinstated as protected if the method proves ineffective in safeguarding wild populations.
Benefits to axeing bulbul's status: govt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2025
» The government has pointed out what it sees as the "benefits" of removing the red-whiskered bulbul, or nok krong hua juk, from the list of protected wildlife species.
Tigress and cubs spotted in Tak sanctuary
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2025
» A tigress and two cubs were recently photographed in Tak's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, the latest sign of progress in Thailand's efforts to preserve the threatened species, especially in the Western Forest Complex.
Genome sequencing boost for Thai swamp buffalo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2024
» A method of full genome sequencing will be applied to Thai swamp buffaloes to preserve their primitive genetics, according to the Department of Livestock Development, which said the endeavour follows King Rama X's conservation initiatives for this breed of animal.
Sick dugong 'cause for deep alarm'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2024
» An emaciated and fatigued dugong was sighted last week near Trang's Koh Libong, a renowned habitat for this marine mammal.
New discovery of Sarus crane eggs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2023
» The discovery of Eastern Sarus Crane eggs in a rice field next to the Huai Talat Reservoir Non-Hunting Area in Buri Ram's Muang district is a positive sign that conservation efforts are paying off, says the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Rare white-spotted wedgefish beaches in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2022
» A white-spotted wedgefish (Rhynchobatus Australiae), which is very rare, was found beached in Thap Sakae district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and helped back out to sea, Marine and Coastal Resources Department director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa said on Wednesday.
Scarce Thai cranes make a soaring comeback
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2022
» The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) has declared success in increasing the Thai crane population over the course of the last decade.
DNP revs up croc conservation plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/08/2020
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is mobilising efforts to save native freshwater crocodiles from extinction after a sharp drop in numbers in six wildlife protection areas across the country.
Ban moot without diet shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2020
» China's recent efforts to protect one of the world's most poached animals from the brink of extinction -- pangolins -- by removing it from the list of traditional Chinese medicines have been welcomed, but wildlife advocates say that trading will continue in illegal wildlife markers if eating behaviours remain unchanged.