Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Facts and practical information
The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary is in Uthai Thani and Tak Provinces, Thailand. The park was established in 1974, and is part of the largest intact seasonal tropical forest complex in Mainland Southeast Asia. It, coupled with the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1991. Together, the two sanctuaries occupy 622,200 hectares. As of 2014 it still contained viable populations of large mammals, including gibbons, bears, elephants and Indochinese tigers, although like all other sites in mainland Southeast Asia, some species have disappeared or have experienced severe declines. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Asiatic Black Bear
The Asian black bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear, moon bear, and white-chested bear, is a captivating medium-sized bear species native to Asia. These bears are highly adapted to an arboreal lifestyle, spending substantial time in trees.
Mammals
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
Javan (One-horned) Rhinoceros
The Javan rhinoceros, also known as the Sunda or lesser one-horned rhinoceros, is a critically endangered species from the Rhinocerotidae family. It is one of the smallest among the five extant rhino species. Once widespread across Asia, this majestic animal now only...
Mammals
Sambar deer
The sambar is a large deer species native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it has been listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to hunting, insurgency, and habitat destruction.
Mammals
Clouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a captivating medium-sized wild cat inhabiting the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Since 2008, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. With fewer than 10,000 mature individuals remaining and no single...
Mammals
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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