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 …
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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
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
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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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
During our 15-day primate photography tour, our tour group was fortunate to observe a Vietnamese mossy tree frog (Theloderma corticale) climbing on a rock with its sticky pads! With its incredible camouflage ability, we didn’t hesitate to snap some amazing shots and record the species in its natural habitat. It is always a delight to …
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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 …