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Khao Sok… Unleash the Beauty of the Wild
Adventure in the Heart of Khao Sok: A Paradise of Nature with Diverse Wildlife
It is a place of rich biodiversity, not only with stunning landscapes but also home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, making it an incredible natural habitat. Here are some of the animals you can encounter in Khao Sok National Park.
Hornbill
The Great Hornbill is a large hornbill species, measuring 95-130 cm in length with a wingspan of 152 cm. The female is smaller than the male and has pale blue eyes instead of red. The distinguishing features of this bird include its bright yellow crown and large black beak. The crown of the Great Hornbill is hollow, and while the exact reason is not yet clear, it is believed to be related to sexual selection. The Great Hornbill is classified as “Near Threatened” by the IUCN Red List.
Spot-billed pelican
The pelican is a large bird with a long, flat beak and a large purple pouch. It is typically grayish-silver with white underparts during the breeding season and brown on its wings, tail, and underside outside of the breeding season. Pelicans feed on fish, shrimp, frogs, and small reptiles. They prefer to live in groups and build nests on tall trees, with both the male and female working together to incubate the eggs.
Sambar Deer
The muntjac (also known as barking deer or fawn) is a medium to small-sized deer in the subfamily Muntiacinae, found in various parts of Asia such as India, China, Indochina, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The males have tusks protruding from the corners of their mouths and visible tear glands under their eyes. Muntjacs have brown fur and short tails. When startled, they make a sound resembling “erb-erp” and often flee, which is why they are called “barking deer.”
Bos gaurus
The gaur (Bos gaurus) is a large wild cattle species in the Bovidae family. It has dark brown to black fur, with all four legs appearing white like they’re wearing socks. Males are about 25% larger and heavier than females. Both sexes have horns and a prominent ridge on their forehead. There’s also a high hump at the back of the neck, with fur on the forehead and legs turning white, gray, or golden due to sweat oil stains. The gaur has a short neck with a long hanging dewlap.
Asian elephant
The Asian elephant has a grey body and a long trunk with a single tusk. Male elephants with long tusks are called “Plai,” while males without tusks or with short tusks are called “Si-do.” Most female elephants do not have tusks or have short tusks. Elephants are pregnant for about 18-22 months, eat plants, and live in herds. They spend 16-18 hours a day foraging and only sleep for 3-4 hours.
Trachypithecus obscurus
The Southern Spectacled Langur (Trachypithecus obscurus) is a species similar to the Northern Spectacled Langur, characterized by the white circles around its eyes. Its body length is 45-57 cm, with a tail length of 66-78 cm, and weighs between 6-9 kg. The fur on its back is dark gray, almost black, with darker gray fur on its face, hands, and feet. The tail fur is black, and newborn langurs have golden-colored fur.
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