A Ministry of Environment news release has reported that a camera trap study in the Cardamom Mountains National Park has recorded 14 rare and endangered wildlife species.
The camera trap study ran from early April to late June, the news release said, adding that this significant discovery highlighted Cambodia’s rich biodiversity and the importance of protecting natural resources.
The spotted rare and endangered species include the Asian elephant, gaur, southern serow, sambar, sun bear, Asiatic black bear, marbled cat, dhole, spotted linsang, long-tailed macaque, northern pig-tailed macaque, large Indian civet, Sunda pangolin and smooth-coated otter, the news release said. It added that several low-risk species of mammals, birds and reptiles also inhabit this important national park.
Khvay Atitya, undersecretary of state and spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, said that the presence of these diverse species reflects the government’s firm commitment to protecting the country’s wildlife and ensuring ecosystem sustainability for future generations. — Xinhua
