LVDI International led survey detects rarely seen endangered primate species in central Vietnam

By AdminAsia, Camera Traps, Conservation, Education, Mammals, Primates, Research, San Diego, USA, Vietnam
Northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon (Nomascus annamensis) (photo © Tilo Nadler)

Scientists of LVDI International and GreenViet recently published an article in the Vietnamese Journal of Primatology (Bui, Tan, Nguyen et al 2019_ VJP) highlighting results from the first inventory of primate species in the new expansion areas of Ba Na-Nui Chua Nature Reserve (BNNC) located in Danang, Vietnam. Using mixed methodologies, our team confirmed the presence of at least six primate species. The most exciting discoveries included the presence of the endangered northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon (Nomascus annamensis) and red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus). The rich assemblage of primate and other wildlife species found in the nature reserve provided the necessary data to convince the Vietnamese government to develop a long-range conservation plan for the central Annamite region.

 

Located in the central part of the Annamite Mountains, Ba Na-Nui Chua Nature Reserve harbors a treasure trove of wildlife species, including the endangered red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus). Here, one of our camera traps captured three young doucs playing on the ground (photo © LVDI International).
Located in the central part of the Annamite Mountains, Ba Na-Nui Chua Nature Reserve harbors a treasure trove of wildlife species, including the endangered red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus). Here, one of our camera traps captured three young doucs playing on the ground (photo © LVDI International).