Wild Spots Foundation

Around the World Endangered Species Project

India – Thailand – S. Korea

Abstract: Biodiversity continues to be a global issue and discoveries are currently being made to identify, inventory, and protect threatened ecosystems so as to prevent further losses of valuable species. This summer we will be traveling around the world to document three internationally recognized biodiversity projects in India, Thailand, and South Korea. 

This around the world project is all inclusive, except for some food ($3990); or, separate projects where you can join the group in Mumbai ($2850), Bangkok ($2890), or Seoul ($2900).

Who:

Dr. Subhash S. Deokule & Dr. Shrinath P. Kavade from the University of Pune (India). Their specialty is the Floristic Diversity of Chandoli National Park in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will find out about their research, as well as efforts to protect the Tiger in this area of India.

Dr. Sampan Tongnunui from Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus (Thailand). Sampan will meet and greet our group at the airport then take the group to the area of Thailand where the River Kwai is located.  Also in this area is his own biodiversity research on fish in western Thailand rivers and a three day-two night visit to an elephant rehabilitation center.  

A Young Keum from the Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies (Korea) is documenting the natural history of the Red Crowned Cranes in Demilitarized Zone of South Korea. She will tell you about her work and have you spend time in a biodiverse area to document water birds of S. Korea.

When:

Here are the Program dates. These dates are time on the ground and not travel.

India:  June 18-22

Thailand: June 25-29

S. Korea:  July 2 – 5

Costs:  Here are the estimated costs, based upon current arifares.  These prices can change, depending upon additional fares, fuel surcharges, and taxes

India: $2850 and includes airfare from JFK or Miami, lodging, entrance fees, ground transportation, some food.

Thailand: $2950 and includes airfare from JFK or Miami, lodging, entrance fees, ground transportation, some food.

S. Korea: $2900 and includes airfare from JFK or Miami, lodging, entrance fees, ground transportation, some food.

Around the World costs: $3950 and includes around the world airfare from JFK or Miami, lodging, entrance fees, ground transportation, some food.