Wildlife officials in Thailand called the discovery of these crustaceans “a precious gift from nature.” According to the translated social media post, park rangers stationed at Kaeng Krachan ...

A rare purple crab species has been recently discovered in Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park, astonishing both wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.

The purple panda crabs earned their name in honour of Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the princess of Thailand, who inaugurated the Natural History Museum at Chulalongkorn University.

It is a panda crab, which usually has black-and-white markings. However, the purple variation of this species is considered extremely rare.

The Royal Thai Army joined WWF Thailand in 2003 to develop The Bangpu Nature Education Centre conservation project located on more than 600 rai of Bangpu Seaside Resort. Managed under the care of The ...

Rare purple crab highlighting Thailand’s nature and culture The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation published a series of photos capturing the alien-like purple crabs ...