Nam Kading National Protected Area
Facts and practical information
Nam Kading National Protected Area is a national protected area in Bolikhamsai Province in central Laos. This rugged and largely inaccessible park, cut through by its namesake Nam Kading river, is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, some endangered. Due to its ruggedness, the park lacks any significant human settlement. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Gaur
The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a massive and impressive wild cattle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986, with an estimated global population of up to 21,000 mature...
Mammals
Indochinese tiger
The Indochinese tiger, or *Panthera tigris tigris*, is a majestic big cat native to Southeast Asia, specifically Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southwestern China. Unfortunately, these tigers have been classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List...
Mammals
Sun bear
Sun bears, the smallest bear species in the world, inhabit the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Easily recognizable by their stocky build, large paws with curved claws, and distinctive chest patch that ranges from orange to cream, these bears are adept climbers...
Mammals
Green peafowl
The green peafowl, native to Southeast Asia, is an endangered species primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Unlike the more familiar Indian peafowl, male and female green peafowls appear quite similar, both exhibiting large bodies with iridescent green...
Birds
Rufous-necked hornbill
The rufous-necked hornbill is a remarkably large bird predominantly found in northeastern India, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, as well as across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Regrettably, it is now extinct in Nepal due to hunting and habitat loss...
Birds
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