The Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Dao District, has released a video showing a young serow foraging near the cliff edge on the summit of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The footage was captured by a patrol team during a routine quality patrol this morning. Such sightings are rare, as serows are extremely cautious and elusive animals.
Pornnarin Khumthong, head of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, stated that the presence of the serow indicates the richness and vitality of the natural environment. A previous survey conducted by the Wildlife Research Station several years ago recorded 108 serows on Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Current numbers are believed to have increased, and further surveys are underway. It is estimated that there are about 300 serows in Thailand today, with half of them residing in the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary. To support conservation and ecological restoration, the sanctuary is closed to the public for most of the year and only opens for nature study for three months during the winter season.
The serow, also known as the “angel horse” in Thai, is a protected species in Thailand and is listed as endangered under the CITES Convention. It resembles a goat but is smaller than a goral. Serows inhabit steep mountainous terrain and can currently be found at Doi Mon Chong, Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, and Omkoi Wildlife Sanctuary. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has deployed quality patrol teams to prevent poaching and conduct ongoing conservation surveys.
