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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

LESSER SHORT-NOSED FRUIT BAT – THE FLYING GARDENER

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 …

HUNG KINGS COMMEMORATION DAY – CELEBRATION OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS

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 …

WILD GAUR – THE MUSCLE OF THE BOVINES

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 …

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 …

EVEN “LEAST CONCERN” SPECIES ARE HARD TO FIND

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 …

COOKING WITH HiVOOC – WHAT TO EAT IN DA NANG

No McDonalds? Not a problem at all! Coming to Da Nang, you will undoubtedly have a chance to experience the local delicacies which are incredibly accessible, diverse, and full of character. Vietnamese food always has a perfect blend of flavors – from sour, spicy, salty, sweet, to bitter. The diversity of ingredients ensures every dish …