Bangkok: Director-General of the National Parks Department. It was revealed that across the country there were 37 reported possession of lions, a total of 223 lions. Currently, they are being given to the Wildlife and Flora Protection Division according to the Convention. Accelerate inspection of all owners to take care of controlled wild animals, Type A, which are ferocious animals. To be in the right place safe and strong
Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that Received a report from Mr. Prasert Sonsathapornkul, Director of the Wildlife and Wild Flora Protection Division according to the Convention (CITES), that information on notification of possession of “lions” which are controlled wild animals that must be notified of possession, Type A (ferocious). Nationwide, 37 people reported possession of a total of 223 animals.
As for animals in the group of other large, ferocious animals that were reported to be in possession,
2 cheetahs, 4 individuals, 3 jaguars, 8 individuals, 1 gorilla, 1 individual, and 4 common chimpanzees, 42 individuals. 5 Sumatran orangutans, 8 individuals, 7 Borneo orangutans, 108 individuals, and 11 green anacondas, 50 individuals, while mountain gorillas and bonobos, which are in the same group, No one has reported possession.
Mr. Prasert said Lions are controlled wild animals that must be notified of possession, Category A (ferocious), a group of large animals. The owner must maintain the place of possession in a safe and secure manner so as not to create fear in others. by the National Parks Department Will expedite inspection of all owners. Keep the lions in a safe and healthy place? To prevent the incident from happening again
Source: Thai News Agency