Thailand’s Kingdom Of Animals | Mysteries Of The Mekong 106
The Mekong River, flowing down Thailand’s eastern border, influences nearly half the country, with its network of tributaries shaping diverse ecosystems. These waterways sustain everything from rice fields to tropical rainforests, where animals thrive in multi-layered habitats. In the forest canopy, Pileated Gibbons(Hylobates pileatus) form tight-knit, monogamous families, with both parents caring for their infant as it grows independent. Below, the understory is home to predators like the nearly invisible pit viper, which hunts using heat sensors. Meanwhile, pig-tailed macaques playfully navigate the branches, while the dominant male maintains his … Continue