Coming to Son Tra Peninsula of the coastal city Da Nang by the end of March, tourists are likely to be mesmerized by the shade of stunning yellow from the flowers of yellow flametrees. Vietnamese names: Lim xẹt, phượng vàng, điệp, muồng kim phượng, lim sét, trắc vàng. Other names: Copperpod, yellow-flamboyant, yellow flametree, yellow …
Tag Archives: nature
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Apr
Apr
Let’s take a closer look at the red-shanked doucs (Pygathrix nemaeus) as they enjoy their leafy breakfast in style! These colorful primates feed mostly on buds and young leaves, occasionally adding flowers, fruits, seeds, and even bark to their menu. They get all the water they need straight from their food. LE QUANG
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Apr
Apr
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) is a fruit bat species belonging to he Pteropodidae family (fruit bats), within the order Chiroptera (bats). Other names: Common short-nosed fruit bat Lesser dog-faced fruit bat Dơi chó tai ngắn (Vietnamese) ค้างคาวขอบหูขาวเล็ก (Thai) [1] හීන් තල වවුලා (Sinhala) [1] Group name: cloud, colony, flock APPEARANCE Lesser short-nosed fruit …
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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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
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Mar
Mar
In the previous trips to Cuc Phuong National Park, our tour group had a great opportunity to observe a gorgeous silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) passing the road and a Tonkin bug-eyed (Theloderma corticale) clinging to a rock. They are all classified as “Least concern” by the IUCN. However, these creatures are not easy to discover …
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