(Phnom Penh): Marking National Environment Day and World Environment Day on June 5, Cambodian Ministry of Environment announced that a recent study identified nearly 50 wildlife species in Veun Sai–Siem Pang National Park, including seven threatened mammal species.

The endangered species include: Banteng (Bos javanicus), Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica), Red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus), Northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon (Nomascus annamensis), Mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis), Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus), and Mainland clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa).

The findings were obtained through camera-trap surveys conducted between January and August 2025 by a joint team of scientists from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation International Cambodia, and Wild Earth Allies.

Researchers documented 47 wildlife species overall, including 26 mammals, 18 bird species, and three reptiles, highlighting the global significance of Veun Sai–Siem Pang National Park.

The ministry said the study provides critical scientific data to support future conservation planning and underscored that stronger cooperation among government agencies, NGOs, indigenous communities, local communities, and the private sector remains essential for protecting Cambodia’s endangered wildlife and natural heritage.
=FRESH NEWS