Wild buffaloes in Thailand face a severe threat of extinction caused by human activities. He said there was a risk the wild buffaloes could be infected with communicable diseases from domesticated buffaloes. Rattanawat Chaiyarat, who prepared a research paper at that time, said the wild buffaloes have been at risk with cross-breeding problems. It is estimated there are about 2,500 wild buffaloes worldwide and Thailand has only 50 left in the Huai Kha Khaeng. Ms Kanjana also stressed that the wild buffaloes would be at serious risk of extinction if nothing is done to protect them.

Source: Bangkok Post May 11, 2017 23:37 UTC