VietNamNet Bridge – The Xuan Lien Natural Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa has discovered seven groups of Indochinese gray langurs, totaling about 200.

The rare monkeys are discovered in the eight sub-zones in the nature reserve, including the 485, 489, 495, 497, 498, 499, 505, and.

According to experts of the Xuan Lien Nature Reserve, in Vietnam, the Indochina gray langur (scientific name as Rooseltven) used to be seen in 11 provinces including Dien Bien, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Son La, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh.

At present, the species is only observed in a number of areas in Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Son La, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An, with very small numbers.

The discovery of the largest-ever community of gray langurs in Thanh Hoa is very important for scientists to have information on ecological characteristics of this primate species while contributing to conservation of the rare genetic resources.

The authorities of Xuan Lien Nature Reserve have immediately taken measures to protect the monkeys.

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