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Thoughts on (so called) conservation of Asian elephantsREAD MOREThoughts on (so called) conservation of Asian elephants We need to understand that elephant conservation in Asia is entirely different from Africa. The main threat to African elephants is poaching and to a certain degree habitat loss. In Asia poaching for ivory is currently not a main problem, but there are many other serious Issues. Human... -
Breaking news! Jumbo Elephant Photo Id Beta version is ready!READ MOREBreaking news! Jumbo Elephant Photo Id Beta version is ready! After a long development phase and a few hick ups, Jumbo Elephant Photo Id Beta version is ready. See the demo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uwaDoxrjII -
Please support for a big change in elephant conservationREAD MOREPlease support for a big change in elephant conservation! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jumbo-elephant-photo-id/x/14937954#/ -
Elephant Population MonitoringREAD MOREhttp://naturewildlifeassoc.org/elephant-population-monitoring/ -
Nature & Wildlife AssociationREAD MOREWe are proud to announce the new webpage for our association: NWA will be handling our software project: Please support our efforts at: http://elephant-photo-id.org/ http://naturewildlifeassoc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/naturewildlifeassoc/ -
What is Jumbo Elephant Photo ID ?READ MOREDeveloped by khaoyainews and Electric Bench, Jumbo Elephant Photo ID is a powerful tool for research, conservation and wildlife management. Using advanced image recognition enables it to identify individual elephants from photographs. Using both local and central databases (cloud) it helps to compare pictures from various source. This will lead to a huge data... -
Development of Jumbo Elephant Photo ID by KhaoyainewsREAD MOREAfter years of researching the possibility to develop a software program to assist with identifications of individual elephants from pictures I found a developer that is specialized in this kind of application. Lots of work went into this software development in recent month and it should be ready for implementation in a few month.
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Wild elephants go shopping in the local market at Pala-UREAD MOREUnbelievable footage of wild elephants go shopping in the local market at Pala-U by Andy and Nani -
Elelphants bathing at Kaeng Krachan by NaniREAD MOREWild Elelphants bathing at Kaeng Krachan National Park. Bathing and drinking is always a social event. Old and young enjoy the bath and are playing together. -
Wild elephant begging on the road in Pala-U/Kaeng KrachanREAD MOREAlong the road from Hua Hin to Pala-U wild elephants can be seen begging for food Even so they are not fed anymore they continue to wander along the road. if you encounter elephants on this stretch of road, please do not stop, just keep going. [caption id="attachment_7205" align="alignnone"... -
Stump-tailed Macaques by NaniREAD MOREStump-tailed macaque or Macaca arctoides have very distinctive long hair. They have have pink or red faces which darken to brown or nearly black as they get older. Males are much larger than females. Stump-tailed macaques are distributed from northeastern India and southern China into the northwestern tip of West Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula. They are also... -
Male Olive-backed Sunbird at Kaeng KrachanREAD MOREOlive-backed Sunbird ( Cinnyris jugularis ) is endemic through out south-east Asia. Sunbirds take nectar from flowers, similar to Hummingbirds A male Olive-backed Sunbird perched on a branch. Olive-backed Sunbirds mate between April and August. A male in breeding plumage. -
wild Gaur @ Khao Paeng Ma Non-hunting AreaREAD MORESoon after the original reforestation Gaur from Khao Yai National Park moved in. There was plenty of food between the small trees, but once the trees grew bigger, this food source started to disappear. That was when serious problems started! The Gaur left the protected area in search of food. They raided surrounding farmland. So the management had... -
Gaur bulls fighting in Khao Paeng Ma Non-hunting AreaREAD MORE2 bulls are fighting. This is not a serious fight its more play. But fights can be violent and last for hours. -
Gaur in Khao Paeng Ma Non Hunting AreaREAD MOREKhao Phaeng Ma is a reforestation project covering 8 km² adjacent to Khao Yai National Park. There are a few hundred gaur today. They are very easy to see, almost every day. -
Oriental White-eyes in Phu Khieo Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREA hot dry day in april at a small waterhole in Phu Khieo. Zosterops palpebrosus or Oriental White-eyes are cooling down from the heat. White eyes forage in small flocks, feeding on nectar and small insects. They can be easily identified by the white eye-ring and overall yellowish upperparts. https://youtu.be/yvYZZCyFmzA?t=2 -
White-browed Scimitar Babbler at Phu Kieow Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREWhite-browed Scimitar Babblers enjoying a bath at a small waterhole. Pomatorhinus schisticeps natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. -
The status of wild elephants in Phu Khieo Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREThere are about 250 wild elephants in Phu Khieow Wildlife Sanctuary. They are part of a larger population of about 350 elephants migrating between Phu Khieow, Nam Nao National Park and Tat Mok National Park. Only few incidents of human elephant conflict happen in Phu Khieo , but there is an elephant poaching problem. according to official numbers about... -
Various small mammals at Phu Khieo Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREDuring dry season you can find many small mammals around small waterholes these are pictures from Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a Back-striped Weasel. Actually seeing a Back-striped Weasel is a highlight as they are very rare in Thailand. A Northern Tree-shrew is coming for a drink. A shy Himalayan striped Tree-squirrel. Indo-Chinese Ground-squirrel checking out the waterhole. And... -
Hog Deer in Phu Khieo Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREHog Deer get their name from the hog-like running through the forests with its head down so that it can duck under obstacles instead of leaping over them like most other deer. A mature hog deer stag stands about 70 cm at the shoulder and weighs approximately 50 kg . The antler of a hog deer stag is three tined-brow... -
Indo-Chinese RatsnakeREAD MOREThis is a Indo-Chinese Ratsnake from my garden in Khao Yai. It is a regular catching fish in my pond. -
Back-striped Weasel in Phu Kieo Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREThis is a Back-striped Weasel (Mustela strigidorsa). It is one of the most elusive mammals in Thailand. In Thailand they are only known to exist in Loei province and Phu Kieo Wildlife Sanctuary. -
Birds and other wildlife at a waterhole in Dong Yai Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREThis time of the year it is very hot and dry,so wildlife and birds are visiting waterholes frequently. White-rumped Munias. Eye-browed Thrush. White-crested Laughingthrush. Yellow-throated Marten. Lineated Barbet. Northern Treeshrew. Stripe-throated Bulbul and Blue-winged Leafbird. Blue-winged Leafbird. Puff-throated Bulbul. White-throated Rockthrush (female). Emerald Dove. -
Laced WoodpeckerREAD MOREA Male Laced Woodpecker And a Female Laced Woodpecker -
Racket-tailed TreepieREAD MOREA Racket-tailed Treepie posing. epie -
Black-naped MonarchREAD MOREMale Black-naped Monarch ack -
Elephant twin babies born in Dong Yai Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MOREHere one of the twins is lying near the mothers left foot, the second is just to the left partially obscured by the grass In order not to disturb the elephants and the danger of detection, it was not possible to get closer or take pictures from a different angle. These pictures where taken by one... -
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A very shy Elephant BullREAD MOREThis bull turned up last year for the first time. He is not used to traffic and people at all, running back into the forest immediately. He is already quiet old probably around 40 years old. -
Wild Elephant Herds are on the road too.READ MOREWatch out for Elephant Herds as well, they are hungry too. When food is scarce, herds a splitting into smaller groups. They walk along the road, crisscrossing to find the best food. this is a herd of 12 elephants, so there still seems to be enough food around They will walk very slowly. Just be a little patient,... -
Snakes fishingREAD MOREMany Snake species are eating fish. I am not quiet sure about this species. This seems to be a Checkered Keelback. -
wild Elephant Bulls on the roadREAD MOREIt is dry season and this year it is really dry. Food in the forest as well as water are scarce in Khao Yai National Park, so expect to see more elephants during daytime on and along the road. Elephant Bulls are mostly solitary and sometimes on the edge, so please be careful on the roads! Please... -
Khao Yai National Park 2015READ MOREThe trend continues! Khao Yai's transition from a National Park to an Amusement Park continues. I will have a look at the different points. 1. Tourism: Tourism is continuing to change from people loving nature to people with other interests. Most tourists with nature interests are not coming back to Khao Yai National Park, they are replaced by people... -
Explaining Khao Yai National Parks ProblemsREAD MOREVisiting Khao Yai National Park for about 25 years, I saw the development of problems first hand. To understand the reasons for the increasing problems it is necessary to go back for at least 20 years. By then Khao Yai was a very quiet place, you could spend 2-3 weeks alone at the camping area. The road... -
Wild elephant herd attacks motorbikeREAD MOREOn Sunday October 18th at around 17.30 a motorbike was attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Khao Yai National Park. The incident occurred on the road to Prachin Buri near Km 32. After park staff cleared the road and guided the backed-up cars through, about 20-30 cars in the opposite direction passed as well. A...
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Elephant "Duan" on the roadREAD MOREDuan walking along the road. Chasing away a motorbike. 1111 Enjoying some dust. Park rangers on the watch, to avoid any problems with tourists. -
The colorful world of insectsREAD MOREBeetles, Longhorn beetles, Butterflies, all a colorful and come in so many shapes. -
A social event at the saltlickREAD MOREEating soil and socializing. All age groups together. Note one female has tusks, these are called tushes. A closer look at the tushes. -
More elephant kidsREAD MOREBaby elephant playing. And taking a nap/ Socializing with the aunties. Relaxing! Just having a good time! -
Elephant babies at the saltlickREAD MOREYoung elephants do not eat mineral rich soil. They enjot their time while the adults feast on the soil. They play some take a nap and they socialize with others. Its also time for a drink as long as the source is stationary. -
The saltlickREAD MOREWhile the adult elephants are enjoying mineral rich soil, the youngster having fun and learning. A social "event", very special to see all the interactions. -
A trip of an elephant family to the saltlickREAD MOREOn the Way. Along the road. At the saltlick. All are enjoying the action. -
A big tuskerREAD MOREA big tusker named "Due". Long tusks are one of his feature characteristics. He can be very aggressive when upset, but he is not easily disturbed. His main feature is his short, crooked tail. The tip of his left tusk is broken off. -
A small elephant bull with a big egoREAD MOREThis is a small elephant bull about 8 years old. He is not scared of cars or anything. . He is the main culprit breaking cars as he likes to play with them. His name is Tho. -
A very special elephant ladyREAD MOREVery gentle walking along the road. This is "Mae Gnat". Greeting every car with a loud trumpeting. She is old (over 50 years ) and usually on her own. when elephants are getting old, they separate from the herd, as their walking speed and their food is different from the others. -
Another special new elephant bullREAD MOREOlder bull elephant about 40+years old. Big cut with a round hole on his right ear. Left ear also with a cut and totally without top flap. -
Oriental pied hornbill family feastingREAD MOREThis family of oriental pied hornbills with 2 juveniles is eating flying termites. These hornbills eat various fruit, insects, bird eggs and even small mammals as well as reptiles. Here are a male and a juvenile. Female in the background. Juvenile sun bathing. -
Wild elephant herd visiting a saltlickREAD MOREElephants need to eat mineral rich soil to balance their diet. This herd had only a very short time. They where disturbed by the arrival of this bull. -
Big elephant bull taking a walkREAD MOREEven so I know this bull, he is new in my album as I did not have good pictures of him before His tasks are pointing in different directions. His left ear has a "M" shaped cut-out. -
Elephant "Gna Biang Lek" walking on the roadREAD MOREThis elephant is called "gna biang lek" because of his different tasks. They are curved differently. Other features are the partially missing flap and a round hole at the upper tip of his right ear. Both ears are tattered. Gna Biang Lek is not aggressive at all and is not intimidated by cars. Very nice with a Park Ranger...