3 bantengs released into the wildThree bantengs are released to the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary on March 27. PIYARACH CHONGCHAROENThree bantengs were released into Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary's Khao Suea unit in Kanchanaburi's Muang district, to increase its population in the wild. "Returning these animals to the wild is vital for restoring a species that once thrived here," she said. Bantengs are classified as endangered under the IUCN Red List due to hunting and habitat loss across Southeast Asia. "Bringing these three bantengs back is a critical step in restoring the forest ecosystem and ensuring the species' survival in Thailand," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 22:35 UTC