The 2025 “Voọc ơi, mình đi đâu thế?” nature conservation education program has officially returned to the Son Tra Peninsula. With changes in the target participants, the program promises to enhance the experience for students as they explore biodiversity in Da Nang. The theme of this year’s program remains the exploration of the flora and …
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Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is a rare primate species belonging to the genus Trachypithecus (Crested langurs) endemic to Vietnam. It goes under many aliases like Cat Ba hooded black leaf monkey, golden-headed langur. APPEARANCE Cat Ba langurs are covered in darkish brown to black pelage. Their faces are dark and surrounded by pale tan …
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So cool — a mature male red-shanked douc langur brushing his hair! Is he getting ready for a formal event or just making sure he looks dashing for the ladies in the canopy? LE QUANG
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Ninh Binh is a northern province of Vietnam, located in the Red River Delta, covering an area of 1,412 square kilometers. Its name, Ninh Binh, comes from the Sino-Vietnamese characters 寧平, meaning “peaceful and level.” This province is famous for its rich historical heritage, with landmarks such as the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and …
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Annually, On March 10th in the Lunar Calendar, there are thousands of Vietnamese people from all walks of life, different provinces, streaming back to Hùng Kings Temple Complex, Phu Tho Province on the occasion of Hung Kings Festival in order to celebrate the renowned Hung Kings (or “Vua Hùng”) to pay tribute to them as …
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It’s strong, It’s the symbol of strength, It’s the wild gaur. Wild Gaur (Bos gaurus) is an artiodactyl member of the family Bovidae, subfamily Bovinae, and it is native to South and Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, you may have a chance to witness the wild gaur herds at Cat Tien National Park, Phước Bình National …
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THE DAILY WILDLIFE STORIES – BEAUTIFUL SILVER-BREASTED BROADBILLS The two gorgeous silver-breasted broadbills (Serilophus lunatus) landing on a branch! This bird is well-known for its unique coloration – a thick black stripe right behind the eyes, wings with a mix of black and blue, and a pale bluish bill! Watching these lovely birds while listening …
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THE DAILY WILDLIFE STORIES – THE FAMILY OF RED-SHANKED DOUCS Let’s kick-start your day with positive energy by watching the family of Son Tra’s Queens – Red-shanked doucs (Pygathrix nemaeus)! The moment of colourful douc family with lush greenery is just captivating! Embark on your own journey with our primate tour “THE QUEST FOR THE …
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A closer look at a male red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) enjoying his morning-glory leaves from Son Tra, Da Nang. He even saw us and was like: “Hey there hooman, wanna eat?” LE QUANG
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During our trip at the Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh, we were excited to see a male silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) crossing the road in front of our car before disappearing. It is always delightful to witness wild animals roaming in the nature, this obviously adds jubilation to nature lovers, like us. LE QUANG