Tag Archives: Red-shanked douc

Queens by the Yellow Blossoms

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 …

FIRST THINGS FIRST: EATING!

a red-shanked douc eating in Son Tra

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

DOUC-ING UP FOR THE DAY

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  

THE FAMILY OF RED-SHANKED DOUCS

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 …

BREAKFAST WITH THE RED-SHANKED DOUC

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