Conservation and Restoration to Biodiversity of Endemic Animal in Patao River Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

Animal Biodiversity In particular, Resident animals are of great importance to the ecosystem. Endemic animals are disappearing with time and the invasion of exotic species. The objective of this research is to explore the diversity of Endemic Animal species and Conservation and Restoration to Biodiversity of Endemic Animal in Patao River Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province . The main population of the research consists of sages, villagers or herbalists who are Mr. Witta artrit and Thai Ban Researcher of 5 people and 30 young people participated in the activity. Qualitative research was conducted as follows: 1) Survey, compile and study the diversity of plant species in the Lamphao River by photograph survey. Together with in- depth interviews from key informants in the area. 2) Conservation and Restoration to Biodiversity of Endemic Animal in Patao River By using focus group discussions, participatory observation, data analysis using content analysis The results of the research can be summarized as follows: 1) Biodiversity in Endemic Animal species in Pathao River Chaiyaphum Province. Found 46 species, 34 family species, 25 invertebrates, 2 amphibians, 10 fish species, 4 reptiles, 1 bird and 2 reptiles., the most common are kangaroos, red ant, dragonfly and warbler.The most common are kangaroos, red ants, dragonflies and warbler, which can be used as an indicator of the integrity and quality of the river. Most of them were transformed into fermented fish, fermented fish, bong and pike fish. In addition, two invasive alien species were also discovered: the silverfish and the chado fish. 2) Conservation and Restoration by Build a kindergarten for small animals And designated as a sanctuary area