Indo-Chinese and Malayan tigers

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Wildlife plan sees footprints of success 

Following the expansion of Highway 304 in Eastern Thailand that bisect the critical corridor and divides Khao Yai National Park in the west from Thap Lan and adjacent Pang Sida National Parks in the east,the construction of wildlife corridor using tunnels and highway overbridge across the highway still underway, a survey has found wildlife footprints on top of the traffic tunnels, proving that animals are now adjusting to the presence of the corridor and are able to cross over the road with more safety. 
Map showing the highway cuts through the corridor connecting two forest complex:

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Dong-Phayayen-Khao Yai Complex , the largest tract of surviving forest in central Thailand is acknowledged as the second-last hope to provide a safe home for the tiger, after the success of Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries on the West.if connected the complex will span over 6000 sq km of contiguous tiger habitat. 

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According to the Department of Highways, animals that are expected to use the wildlife corridor include wild boar, muntjac, Asian black bears, the Indochinese water dragon, frogs, and puddle frogs. The study is consistent with the department's report, which found that the forest along Highway 304 is a significant habitat for boar, deer, tigers, gaur and elephant.
An even better result would be if the tigers could roam out of the forests, cross the main Highway and replenish the population where it absent for years.

Wildlife corridor on progress.. 

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