A team of conservationists have been celebrating after checking out a secret camera they installed deep in the forest, as it confirms all their hard work has paid off.
Wildlife experts have captured rare and moving images after installing a secret camera deep in the forest. Shared by Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation via Good News Network, the video shows a female gaur leading three cubs along a forest trail.
While the clip may seem unimpressive to some, conservationists are celebrating by confirming that their decades-long mission to protect endangered species in the region is working. Gaur, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986. It is the largest species among wild cattle, but its global population is estimated to be a maximum of 21,000 in 2016, with most of them found in India.
Translated into English, a spokesperson for the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on Facebook: “Revealing a stunning scene!
“Wildlife camera trap images captured a special moment of the family, consisting of the father, mother and a calf following them closely. Seeing a gaur calf in the wild is an excellent sign for the conservation of this endangered species.
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“Gaur are ecologically important animals and indicators of forest abundance. The fact that they can reproduce in the wild demonstrates that the forest area is safe and has sufficient food resources, which results from continuous conservation efforts by all sectors.
“Huai Kha Khaeng Forest is home to many rare species of wildlife, with the gaur being one of the conservation animals whose population has declined significantly in Southeast Asia.
“The sighting of a gaur family this time is a great hope that in the future we will see the number of herds increase in this World Heritage forest, contributing to a sustainable ecological balance.”
Commenting on her post, one impressed user said: “Happily searching for food in the vast forest. Thanks to all the staff for taking care of it.”
Another user added: “How cute, buffalo, bull, a big animal in the forest. Keep him safe, because he will soon disappear. If he loses his value, he will abuse the kindness of animals because he has nowhere to eat.”
“Now it has to go out and eat its babies. Cute, cute, the parents are also cute. Mainly it is an animal. Thank you for the person who takes care of your animals.”
While a third said: “Very nice. May the whole family be healthy. Safe on all roads.” One end user said: “They are very beautiful animals. I am so glad they are still with us!”
