This work presents the state of knowledge on the endangered and threatened species of Thailand. Its pragmatic purpose is to improve Thailand’s future by providing access to technical guidance for planning development projects or other land-use changes. This information also should stimulate naturalists, professional biologists, or anyone who wishes to learn about the status of animals in Thailand. Which species are now on the brink of extinction from Thailand, and why? How can the Thai people reorganize themselves to reverse the course of destruction? Can ways be found for both the people and the rest of the fauna to prosper? Another purpose is to present a case study of the effects of longterm development for human use on the biological diversity of a tropical country.
Methods
Using this Document
Terrestrial Habitats
Designation of Survival Status
Special Accounts
SUMMARY
Listed Species and Their Habitats
Evaluating Potential Impacts of Development Projects
INVERTEBRATES
FISHES
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
The Sea Turtles--Introductory Comments
The Crocodiles--Introductory Comments
BIRDS
The Hornbills-Introductory Comments
MAMMALS
The Squirrels--Introductory Comments
The Cetaceans--Introductory Comments
The Otters--Introductory Comments
LITERATURE CITED
Biography
Stephen R. Humphrey and James R. Bain