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The park has been included in the list of [[ASEAN Heritage Parks]]. In 2005 it was also submitted to UNESCO for consideration as a future [[world heritage site]]. |
The park has been included in the list of [[ASEAN Heritage Parks]]. In 2005 it was also submitted to UNESCO for consideration as a future [[world heritage site]]. |
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The killing of wild elephants is a big problem at the park,<ref>[http://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=10636 noname (wild) at Kaeng Krachan National Park] |
The killing of wild elephants is a big problem at the park,<ref>[http://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=10636 noname (wild) at Kaeng Krachan National Park] {{wayback|url=http://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=10636 |date=20140529090609 }}</ref> with authorities unable to control poachers.<ref>[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/investigation/348482/elephant-continues-in-countrys-largest-park Elephant slaughter: The gangs get bold]</ref> Some park officials are allegedly involved in the trade of elephant parts.<ref>[http://www.savetheelephants.org/news-reader/items/id-5-park-officials-wanted-for-poaching-elephants-witness-saw-carcass-burnt-at-kaeng-krachan-40thailand41.html 5 park officials wanted for poaching elephants - Witness 'saw carcass burnt' at Kaeng Krachan (Thailand)]</ref> |
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Despite national park status, there are private plantations within the confines of Kaeng Krachan National Park. Some of these are surrounded by [[electric fence]]s which, in June 2013, fatally electrocuted an elephant calf.<ref>[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Young-elephant-dies-in-fatal-electrocution-30208301.html The Nation - Young elephant dies in fatal electrocution]</ref> |
Despite national park status, there are private plantations within the confines of Kaeng Krachan National Park. Some of these are surrounded by [[electric fence]]s which, in June 2013, fatally electrocuted an elephant calf.<ref>[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Young-elephant-dies-in-fatal-electrocution-30208301.html The Nation - Young elephant dies in fatal electrocution]</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:22, 5 July 2015
| Kaeng Krachan National Park | |
|---|---|
Prachuap Khiri Khan Provinces, Thailand | |
| Nearest city | Phetchaburi |
| Area | 2,914.70 km² |
| Established | 12 Jun 1981 |
Kaeng Krachan (
Geography
The park covers parts of the districts
History
The park was created on 12 June 1981 as the 28th national park of Thailand. Originally covering an area of 2,478 km², it was enlarged in December 1984 to include the boundary area between Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan Provinces.
The park has been included in the list of
The killing of wild elephants is a big problem at the park,[1] with authorities unable to control poachers.[2] Some park officials are allegedly involved in the trade of elephant parts.[3]
Despite national park status, there are private plantations within the confines of Kaeng Krachan National Park. Some of these are surrounded by electric fences which, in June 2013, fatally electrocuted an elephant calf.[4]
Flora and fauna
The forests contain a great biodiversity of tropical vegetation, including tropical and subtropical broad leaf tree species and palms. Fifty-seven species of mammals and more than 400 bird species have been counted in the park.
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Martes flavigula, Yellow-throated marten -
Trachypithecus obscurus, Dusky leaf monkey -
Arachnothera magna,Streaked Spiderhunter -
Pycnonotus flavescens,Flavescent Bulbul -
Halcyon coromanda, Ruddy kingfisher
References
External links
