Description: Free eBay listing template designed by dewiso.com Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary Western Thailand Travel Tourism Conservation Hardcover with dust jacket. Tight and square binding. Clean pages with no readily visible underlining or writing.I combine shipping. I have been selling books, coins, sports cards and other collectibles for more than 20 years.All items securely packed.Please note: If ordering internationally please request a more accurate weight for your package. Contact me any time... We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Some more details... Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the western part of Thailand, spanning Uthai Thani, Tak, and Nakhon Sawan provinces. It is part of the Western Forest Complex, one of the largest and most ecologically significant areas in Southeast Asia. Here's an overview of Huai Kha Khaeng: Regions and AreasWestern Forest Complex (WEFCOM) – A larger conservation area, of which Huai Kha Khaeng is a part, along with Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.Buffer Zones – Areas surrounding the core sanctuary, providing a transition zone for sustainable development and conservation.Towns and Villages (Nearby)Lan Sak District – The main gateway to the sanctuary, located in Uthai Thani Province.Ban Rai – A nearby district with small villages, often used as a base for visitors.Thong Pha Phum District – Located to the west in Kanchanaburi Province.Mae Wong District – In the northern vicinity, part of Kamphaeng Phet Province.Villages:Ban Rai Village (near the sanctuary)Ban Pa Klang (adjacent to the buffer zones)Ban Khok Khwai (rural community nearby)Bodies of WaterHuai Kha Khaeng River – A significant river that flows through the sanctuary, giving it its name.Mae Klong River – Near the western areas of the Western Forest Complex.Chao Phraya River Basin – Encompasses downstream areas fed by smaller rivers originating from the sanctuary.Small Streams and Tributaries:Huai Mae DiHuai Mae ChotHuai Thap SalaoReservoirs and Lakes:Thap Salao Reservoir – A man-made reservoir near the sanctuary.Mae Wong Dam (proposed area) – Located in the northern part of the larger Western Forest Complex.Geographic FeaturesMountains and Hills:Khao Khiew (Green Mountain) – One of the prominent peaks.Doi Sam Liam – A notable highland area.Khao Ban Dai – A smaller hill near the sanctuary’s eastern region.Western Tenasserim Range – The broader mountain range within which the sanctuary is located.Forests:Mixed Deciduous Forests – Covering much of the sanctuary.Tropical Evergreen Forests – Found in the wetter, higher-altitude regions.Dry Dipterocarp Forests – In the drier areas of the sanctuary.Grasslands:Scattered across the sanctuary, supporting herbivores like deer and wild buffalo.Waterfalls:Phu Kradung WaterfallMae Rewa Waterfall – Found within the forested regions.Sam Bo Kaeo Falls – A hidden gem for trekkers.Caves:Tham Than Lot Noi Cave – Near the sanctuary's edge.Bat Caves – Found in limestone formations around the area.Cliffs and Rock Formations:Pha Daeng Cliff – Offers stunning views of the sanctuary.Limestone Karsts – Scattered throughout the southern buffer zones.Wildlife Corridors:Key areas that connect Huai Kha Khaeng with neighboring sanctuaries like Thungyai Naresuan, facilitating animal movement.Nearby Protected AreasThungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary – Shares a border and is part of the same UNESCO World Heritage designation.Mae Wong National Park – Located north of the sanctuary.Erawan National Park – Westward in Kanchanaburi Province.Khao Laem National Park – Along the western edge of the forest complex.Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary is a critical habitat for many endangered and vulnerable species. Below is a list of notable endangered species (both fauna and flora) that inhabit the sanctuary:MammalsIndochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) – Critically endangered and one of the sanctuary’s flagship species.Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) – Endangered; a key species in maintaining the ecosystem.Leopard (Panthera pardus delacouri) – Threatened, with melanistic (black panther) individuals also found.Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) – Vulnerable; often spotted in forested areas.Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) – Vulnerable; primarily found in the lower forest zones.Gaur (Bos gaurus) – Vulnerable; the largest wild cattle species in the region.Banteng (Bos javanicus) – Endangered; a wild bovine species.Eld’s Deer (Rucervus eldii) – Endangered; inhabits the open grasslands.Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) – Vulnerable; highly elusive and rare.Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog) (Cuon alpinus) – Endangered; known for its pack hunting behavior.Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) – Vulnerable; relies on the sanctuary’s waterways.BirdsWhite-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) – Endangered; dependent on undisturbed wetlands.Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) – Endangered; inhabits large, old-growth trees.Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) – Endangered; often seen in forest edges and grasslands.Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) – Vulnerable; associated with tall evergreen forests.Greater Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos dubius) – Endangered; dependent on wetlands for foraging.ReptilesSiamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) – Critically endangered; rare in natural water bodies.Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) – Vulnerable; declining due to habitat loss and poaching.King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) – Vulnerable; a keystone predator in the ecosystem.AmphibiansAsian Giant Toad (Phrynoidis asper) – Vulnerable; found in streams and moist habitats.Malayan Slender Treefrog (Philautus hosii) – Vulnerable; endemic to forested regions.FloraSiamese Rosewood (Dalbergia cochinchinensis) – Critically endangered; highly valued for its timber.Makha Tree (Afzelia xylocarpa) – Endangered; targeted for its hardwood.Ironwood (Hopea spp.) – Endangered due to logging.Rafflesia kerrii – Vulnerable; a rare parasitic flowering plant.Dipterocarp Trees (Dipterocarpaceae family) – Vulnerable species like Dipterocarpus alatus are integral to the ecosystem. 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