Joint Press Release: Secrets of the Karst: new species and rare wildlife discovered in Cambodia’s Karst caves
On 23 March 2026, the Ministry of Environment issued a joint press release on secrets of the Karst: new species and rare wildlife discovered in Cambodia’s Karst caves.
A new biodiversity survey revealed the vast array of species living within Cambodia’s karst ecosystems. Exploring over 60 caves across ten hills in the Battambang Province, western Cambodia, the survey uncovers a treasure trove of extraordinary creatures, many found nowhere else on Earth.
Ministry of Environment
