WWF Delight in Rise in Numbers of Tigers in Thailand Jungles
WWF UK officials are over the moon after the discover of a wild tiger population living in an area of Thap Lan national park in Thailand. Over the past two years the area, previously written off by wildlife experts, has seen rangers gathering evidence using hidden cameras that suggest their may be more wild tigers here than in China.
The Thap Lan National Park is already home to elephants, clouded leopards, boar and a whole exotic birds, but the latest discovery there is amazing news. Locals have always claimed to there being a number of tigers inhabiting the park, and thanks to the hidden cameras the claims can now be confirmed. Eight tigers have already been sighted with only half the park has bee checked, so hopes are that many more may be unearthed.
Thap Lan’s superintendent, Taywin Meesap, said –
I’m very happy as this is beyond expectations. There are areas deeper inside where we haven’t placed camera traps yet. Given the results so far, there could be 20 to 50 tigers here.
With wild tigers numbers down 97% compared with a century ago, this finding is amazing news for an area that was thought to be a tiger free zone. There are believed to be only 3,200 tigers left in the wild, with more than 13,000 in captivity. I you would like to help the tiger’s fight for survival, simply click on the link below and join the WWF’s Adopt an Animal scheme. This initiative allows your funds to go directly to WWF officials working on the front line to stop the tigers extinction from the planet.
Adopt a Tiger with WWF UK
The WWF is a non profit organisation who can only sustain their tireless work in saving the planet and its inhabitants through donations. You can help raise funds through the WWF Adopt a Tiger scheme.
From as little as £3 a month you receive a certificate, a print of your animal, a greetings card, and a soft toy that would make a fantastic charity gift for a loved one.
