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| Steinmetz, R.; Seuaturien, N.; Chutipong, W.; Poonnil, B. | |
| The ecology and conservation of tigers and their prey in Kuiburi National Park, Thailand | |
| 2009 Full Book | |
Kuiburi National Park in Thailand is part of the Tenasserim Tiger Conservation Landscape, a globally significant region for tigers. This project (ongoing since 2006) combines field research, outreach, and adaptive management directed towards the recovery of tigers and their prey in Kuiburi National Park.Tigers use about 50% of the park's area, centered on the central portion of the park where abundance and diversity of major prey species (gaur, sambar, pigs, and muntjacs) is highest. Low prey abundance is the main threat to tiger conservation in Kuiburi. Three prey recovery zones were established in 2007. Patrolling and village outreach efforts have been focused on these zones. Sambar, gaur, pigs, and muntjacs are each increasing in abundance and distribution in at least 1 zone. Estimated tiger abundance in the park is 10 individuals, with a density of 1.0 adult tiger per 100 km. Tiger distribution and abundance has been stable since 2006. Tigers are breeding in the park - 3 cubs have been photographed since 2006. Outreach efforts have reached at least 700 people around in villages and towns around the park. Research results were returned to local villages to promote understanding to the rationale for park management actions and elicit support for prey recovery efforts. An improved patrolling and threat monitoring system was initiated in 2008. |
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