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Huai Kha Khaeng Forest Sees Gaur Population Surge

9/20/2025

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Thai wildlife officials report successful conservation efforts in Huai Kha Khaeng Forest.
Camera traps captured footage of a gaur leading her calves, showcasing population growth.
Increasing gaur numbers suggest adequate food and habitat availability.
Once widespread, gaur are now vulnerable and fragmented across Asia.
Huai Kha Khaeng, spanning 1.4 million acres, serves as a refuge for gaur, elephants, and tigers.

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Story summary

Thai wildlife officials report successful conservation efforts in Huai Kha Khaeng Forest.
Camera traps captured footage of a gaur leading her calves, showcasing population growth.
Increasing gaur numbers suggest adequate food and habitat availability.
Once widespread, gaur are now vulnerable and fragmented across Asia.
Huai Kha Khaeng, spanning 1.4 million acres, serves as a refuge for gaur, elephants, and tigers.