Snaring remains a threat to kingdom’s wildlife

The number of endangered animals in Srepok and Phnom Prich wildlife sanctuaries in Mondulkiri province is still declining remarkably due to snares and the use of shotguns and hounds, said Ministry of Environment spokesperson Neth Pheaktra.

On the positive side, while the number of such animals including wild bovine is decreasing, others such as white-tailed monkeys and silvered langur have seen a steady or slight increase in population while some bird species including vultures in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary are making a comeback, he said, citing a research report from the provincial environment department and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Cambodia).