The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) has declared success in increasing the Thai crane population over the course of the last decade.
Attapon Srihayrun, director of the ZPO of Thailand, lauded the close cooperation of partners -- including the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation; the International Crane Foundation (ICF); and academics -- for their assistance in the crane project.
Sarus cranes (more commonly known as "Thai cranes"), were nearly extinct 50 years ago but have made a strong recovery. In 2021, 133 were released into nature.
