Panthera

Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK) lies at the core of Thailand's 18,000 km² Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM). This landscape is currently estimated to hold around 150 tigers, but has the potential to hold between 500-1000 individuals. The deciduous forests of this region are prime tiger habitats. 

HKK is connected to a larger landscape of protected areas in Thailand and across the border in Myanmar, making it the single largest contiguous high-density tiger habitat in the world. Panthera's CEO, Dr Alan Rabinowitz has a long history with HKK having been invited there by the Thai Government in 1986 to study tigers, leopards and other wildlife.

Today, Panthera and the Wildlife Conservation Society-Thailand Program work closely with the Thai Government to maximize the quality and frequency of law enforcement in and around Huai Kha Khaeng. In contrast to many other tiger sites in Asia, tiger and tiger prey numbers have held steady over the past few years, making this place a shining example for tiger conservation across the globe. Panthera is hopeful that with even  more efficient law enforcement efforts tiger and prey populations will advance to a state where they are more than just holding steady, but are showing marked increases.

Tigers Forever is currently being carried out in this country and five others:

• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Lao PDR
• India
• Myanmar