Originally Posted by
Bruce Kekule
Additional information on Kaeng Krachan is appreciated. However, banteng, the rare wild cattle, has not been reported, seen or camera-trapped for more than five years. The last camera-trap photos of a banteng bull were captured around 'Bong Phrom' (mineral lick) about 12 kilometers from the main gate in 2002-2003. I also have a photo of a banteng cow in 2004. These beautiful creatures prefer open deciduous forest in the lowlands and have probably been wiped out by poachers some time ago; a sad fact.
On the other hand, gaur the wild forest ox, prefer evergreen forest and are thriving quite well in the interior. My second post on Kaeng Krachan will highlight some of the endangered species still found here and is in tne works. Coming soon.