Category Archives: Butterflies

Welcome in Phana

Posted on October 3, 2014 by isantraveller

I boarded a plane in Johannesburg, South Africa not knowing what to expect.  Would the placement be legitimate, could I possibly be kidnapped upon disembarking the plane, would I be sleeping amongst mice and snakes? A lot of questions streamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Amnat Charoen Province, Butterflies, Long-tailed Macaques, Monitor lizards, monkey forest, Monkeys | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Magic of Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana

Posted on August 15, 2014 by isantraveller

Don Chao Poo Forest, in Phana, Amnat Charoen Province, is regularly described as a ‘magical’ place. Residents of Phana who regard the forest as the home of the village’s guardian spirit, might not find this surprising. The forest itself may … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Bio-diversity, Butterflies, lizards & skinks, Long-tailed Macaques, Monitor lizards, monkey forest, Snakes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Busy in the Forest

Posted on October 23, 2013 by isantraveller

It is amazing how much a dedicated volunteer researcher can achieve in a short time. Laura Brodey was with us for just under three weeks but she left a substantial body of work behind her when she left earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-diversity, Butterflies, Indochinese ground squirrels, lizards & skinks, Long-tailed Macaques, Snakes, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of a butterfly hunter

Posted on November 2, 2012 by isantraveller

Diary of a butterfly hunter (The Don Chao Poo Forest research continues): Contributed by Elliot Capp After my time at ZSL London Zoo working in Butterfly Paradise I developed quite an affinity for butterflies and moths, and one of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-diversity, Butterflies, Monitor lizards, monkey forest, Research, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Initial Assessment of Don Chao Poo

Posted on August 17, 2012 by isantraveller

Initial Assessment of Don Chao Poo, Amphur Phana, Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand Phana Monkey Project Researchers: E. Capp, R.L. Cope, C. O’Brien & R.J.Southon 1.1 Introduction Don Chao Poo, a sacred forest, is located in the Phana District of Amnat … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-diversity, Butterflies, Indochinese ground squirrels, Litter, Long-tailed Macaques, Macaca Fascicularis, Macaques, Monitor lizards, Monkeys, Research, Tetsaban Phana | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Butterflies in Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana

Posted on July 23, 2012 by isantraveller

Elliot Capp, one of the researchers from Exeter University who spent three months in Phana earlier this year, has identified twelve species of butterfly from the photos he took in Don Chao Poo Forest. There are a few more that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bio-diversity, Butterflies, monkey forest, Research, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment