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Chiangmai Zoo Aqualiam
Vieled Chameleion
Speender (fighting fish)
Common downfish
Clark's downfish
Tomato downfish
Capybara
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
April 8, 2010
April 1, 2010
Chiangmai Zoo, Part I
Chiangmai zoo, Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of H.M.The King
Tramcar, Monorial
Chiangmai Zoo map
The Koala
At this moment Chiangmai zoo have 7 koalas
3 male and 4 female koalas
4 koalas came from Australia on 22 November 2006
Koala babies born on 22 August 2009
Common name : Koala
Scientific name : Phascolarctos cinereus
Height : 60-80 cms.
Weight : Female between 6-11 kgs.
Male from 8-14 kgs.
Smaller in northem distribution range.
Distribution Range : Coastal areas of Queenland, New South Wales, Victoria, and parts of South Australia
Sexual Maturity : 3-4 years of age
Pregnancy : 25-35 days
Time in marsupium : 6-8 months
Independency of the young : After 1 year
Number of offspring : 1 (twins are very rare)
Behavior : Solitary outside of mating season; inhabits trees.
Communication : Coarse call, similar to sawing wood.
Food : Eucalyptus leaves**
Life expectancy (In wild) : Female 15+ years, Male 12+ years
The 3 Subspecies
Australia is a continent located south of the equator that gets hotter the further north you go. Therefore, the koala's fur is shorter, thinner and lighter in the north and longer, denser, and darker in the south. Also, koala's in the north are much smaller than in the South (6kgs compared to 12kgs.)
** Eucalyptus
Height : approzimately 60 m.
About 400 species of Eucalyptus
Poisonous
Eucalyptus is poisonous to most animals.
The Koala, however, has a special disgestive system thai neutralizes the poison of some species of eucalyptus. Some species are even poisonnoas to the koala.
Nutrition Information
Containing very little fiber and energy, a koala must eat 200-500g. of leaves on a daily basis to meet energy requirements.
50% water
8% lipids (lot)
4% proteen
5% Carbohydrate (energy)
credit : Chiangmai zoo, koala signed board
March 22, 2010
Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
Wat Mahathat, Ayutthay
Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya is located in front of the Grand Palace to the east, next to Pa Than Bridge. The temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Its central prang, of which only the base remains, once rose to a height of 165 feet. Traces of the original stucco decorations can still be seen on some of the surrounding chedis.
Wat Na Phra Meru
March 14, 2010
National Science Museum (NSM), Pathumthani Province
National Science Museum (NSM), Pathumthani province
The Science Museum is located in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. It is the first museum to be opened under the management of the National Science Museum organisation (NSM), and aims to involve individuals in the excitement of science, ultimately to increase the public understanding of science and technology. Through the use of interactive exhibits and everyday examples, visitors can see the links between science and technology that are present in nearly every aspect of our lives. By looking at examples close to home, science becomes more familiar and exciting.
Permanent exhibitions
There are six floors of exhibits and interesting graphics panels concerning all areas of science, but especially that relating to Thailand.
Level 1: Reception and introductory area
Main entry, cloak rooms, cafeteria, first aid, souvenir shop
Pioneers of science
Cyberstation
Education
Temporary exhibition halls
Level 2: History of science and technology
The origin of human species
History of science
The fragile earth
Vision of the great scientists
Level 3: Basic science and energy
Sound and light
Forces and motion
Electricity and magnetism
Cinema
Level 4: Science and technology in Thailand
Ecology
Agriculture and industrialisation
Geography and geology
Level 5: Science and technology in our everyday lives
Body and health
Quality of life
Home and office
Transportation
Vision for the future
Level 6: Traditional technologies
The Queen's Gallery
Carving
Pottery
Metallurgy
Wickerwork
Textiles
The Science Museum is open from 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, Tuesday - Thursday and 9.30 am - 5.00 pm,
Friday - Sunday every week of the year.
March 9, 2010
Had Chao Mai National Park, Trang Province
Had Chao Mai National Park covers the area of Pak Meng Beach and nine islands, for example, Meng Island, Pling Island, Cheuk Island, Wan Island, Mok Island, Kradan Island and Chao Mai Island. the areas is 1,443,800 Rai. It was created a National Park on October 14, 1981. It is possible to get there via Trang Sikao road, passing Banna, Muangpet, the Hot Spring. Chao Mai Beach and Changland Beach. The distance is about 50kms. Or one can take the coastal road from Trang town to Pak Meng Beach to get to the National Park Office which is about 7 kms. from there. The office has a service center, toilets and areas. Tents are also available for those who would like to spend the night there. Contact in advance The National Park Division, Department of Forestry, Tel. 075-579-0529 Or Had Chao Mai National Park Amphur Sikao Trang 92000 Tel. 075-210099
credit : Tourism Authority of Thailand
Mook Island and Morakot Cave, Trang
Mook Island and Morakot Cave, Trang Province
Tham Le Khao Koph (Lae Cave)
Trang Vegetarian Festival 2009
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