The Ministry of Environment plans to install additional cameras in the Cardamom Mountains to monitor the presence and absence of wildlife, particularly those preyed upon by big tigers such as deer and wild boar, as recommended by technicians from India. According to the ministry, the plan is to install one camera every kilometre for a three-month period during both the dry and rainy seasons. These cameras will have the capability to analyse the species that serve as food sources for the restoration of large tiger populations. 'Installing these cameras in the area will enable us to gather precise data on wildlife resources, allowing us to assess whether there is an adequate prey base for large tiger populations,' underlined the source. 'This information will aid conservationists in devising plans to bolster big tiger populations, which may involve measures like breeding more wildlife or supplying domestic cattle or buffaloes.' Additionally, the ministry continued, it will facilitate the study of the densit y and distribution of prey species crucial for the survival of big tigers. Cambodia and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Wildlife Management, and Strategies to Restore Tigers and Their Habitats on Nov. 12, 2022. In addition, the Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Alliance have enclosed 90 hectares of forest land in the Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary of the Cardamom Mountains for the initial reception of the translocated tigers upon their arrival from India, and before their release into the Cardamom Landscape. This area is equipped with a large fence, enclosures, and ponds. This project aims to restore the tiger population in Cambodia after their disappearance in 2007. Globally, the tiger population has declined significantly, with an estimated 3,200 individuals remaining in 2010 compared to approximately 100,000 in the early 20th century. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse