Tag Archives: douc langur

JOIN “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ” TO AWAKEN THE SENSES AND HELP CHILDREN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF NATURE

On June 22, 2025, more than 20 students and their parents joined the program “Voọc ơi, mình đi đâu thế” and had a special experience. They saw with their own eyes the first red wild raspberries of the season, growing in the Son Tra mountains. In the middle of the green forest, the small red …

HIVOOC AND LAGUNA LĂNG CÔ TAKE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE NATURE OF SON TRA

A HiVOOC expert guided the students in learning about the red-shanked douc langur.

On the afternoon of May 25, HiVOOC welcomed some special guests to Son Tra — 28 students of different ages from the Seedlings Mentorship scholarship program by the Banyan Global Foundation. The experience was organized by Laguna Lăng Cô — one of Banyan Group’s resorts — in collaboration with HiVOOC to celebrate the International Day …

“VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” PROGRAM – JOURNEY 4

Summer holiday has officially started! It’s the perfect time for students to take a break from school and join fun and exciting adventures. And what’s better than planning a meaningful nature trip with the whole family? For example, you can join the program “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” by HiVOOC! This June, HiVOOC is …

WHAT IT’S LIKE WHEN VISITING SON TRA AND THE QUEENS

Son Tra has the power to make people stay longer than planned. The lush greenery of the forest, the fantastical mountains, and, of course, the rich biodiversity gifted by Mother Nature – all come together to create an unforgettable experience. Each visit feels different, evoking new and unique emotions every time. Let’s take a seat …

HA TINH LANGUR || OVERVIEW AND WILDLIFE TOURISM FOR CONSERVATION

The Hatinh langur (Trachypithecus hatinhensis) is a primate native to the forests of Vietnam, particularly in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces[1,2].  Despite its name, it is not found in Ha Tinh province. It is also called stripe-headed black langurs. The local Van Kieu minority refer to this langur as the ‘Con Cung’, which translates …

“VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” PROGRAM – JOURNEY 3

This May, a new journey is here. HiVOOC is happy to announce that the 3rd edition of the education program “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” 2025 is now open for registration. This program is completely FREE and promises to give students a wonderful nature experience at Son Tra Peninsula. Every year, HiVOOC organizes free …

A LOOK BACK AT “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” 2025 AT SON TRA PART 1 AND 2

In March and April, the 2025 edition of the “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” program was launched once again. Young nature lovers enjoyed adventurous weekends exploring the Son Tra Peninsula. “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” is a series of experiential nature education activities led by biodiversity conservation experts. The program aims to enhance …

LOVEBIRDS OF THE FOREST: A DOUC LANGUR PAIR IN SON TRA

A couple of red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) sitting together in Son Tra, Da Nang. Sexual dimorphism in red-shanked douc langurs is quite obvious — males are noticeably larger than females. Another distinguishing feature is their genitals: while females rarely expose theirs when sitting, males often display their prominent red and white genitalia. LE QUANG