Four new endangered species discovered in northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - Four rare animal species have been newly recorded at the Than Sa–Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve in northern Thai Nguyen province following two years of biodiversity surveys and monitoring, local authorities said.
The newly documented species are the pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus)), northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina), forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) and spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor).
All are classified as endangered under Vietnam’s regulations on rare and protected wildlife (Group IB) and are listed as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
The reserve is now home to 350 animal species, including 85 mammals, 175 birds, 61 reptiles and 29 amphibians. Of these, 63 species are considered threatened or rare, including 37 nationally threatened and 20 globally threatened species.
The findings underscored the reserve’s high biodiversity value and its importance for conservation at both provincial and national levels.
Nguyen Van Tuyen, director of the provincial forest management board, said the discovery reflects effective forest protection and ecosystem restoration efforts, supported by strengthened patrols, coordination with rangers and local authorities, and community-based forest protection in buffer zones.
However, he added, data on the newly recorded species remain limited, and further long-term studies, particularly 3–5 year monitoring programmes, are needed to better understand and confirm their populations in the reserve.
Rare animals seen through camera traps in Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park
VOV.VN - The management board of Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park in the central province Quang Tri revealed that they have captured photos of 64 endangered, rare, and precious species of birds and mammals through the use of camera traps.
