Leopard spotted in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi
A leopard made a rare daytime appearance in Kaeng Krachan National Park, located in the Kaeng Krachan district of Phetchaburi.
Mongkol Chaipakdee, head of Kaeng Krachan National Park, confirmed that a tourist captured detailed photos of the leopard lounging on a road inside the park on Tuesday, October 15.
Mongkol noted that leopard sightings have become more frequent recently, indicating an increase in their hunting activities within the park. This trend highlights the park’s thriving ecosystem, which serves as a crucial habitat for various rare wildlife species.
Park officials have reminded tourists to remain vigilant while exploring the area, reported Bangkok Post.
In related news, tourists at Kaeng Krachan National Park spotted a black panther calmly walking along the road to Panoen Thung without showing signs of fear towards vehicles. Mongkol confirmed that a tourist captured the rare sighting near Kilometre 20 on the way to Panoen Thung.
The tourist managed to photograph two black panthers strolling in the area. The big cats did not display any panic or distress at the sight of cars before they eventually retreated into the forest.
Mongkol noted that the presence of black panthers and leopards in the vicinity of Panoen Thung is a subject of ongoing research.
In other news, a young boy in India encountered a leopard in his room while playing on his phone, managing to quietly exit and lock the animal inside. The 12 year old boy displayed remarkable composure and bravery during the incident.
The boy, the son of a security official at a wedding event, was waiting for his father in the office room when the unexpected visitor, a leopard, strolled in. The child stealthily slipped out and secured the door, promptly informing his father that he had trapped the leopard in the office.
Upon the arrival of forest department officials, police, and locals at the scene, tranquillisers were used to subdue the leopard.
