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Globally endangered species in Vietnam protected by laws, international agreements

Conservation of biodiversity, which plays an important role in sustainable development, is one of the central goals of the International Convention on Biological Diversity.

Red-shanked douc langurs reproduce in captivity

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden (Thao Cam Vien) has for the first time in Vietnam reproduced red-shanked douc in captivity.

VN seeks capital for ecotourism development in national parks

It’s time to think about developing eco-tourism and scientific research at national parks.

Slender, rare primate species protected in Da Nang

The red shanked douc langur became the symbol of the APEC meeting last year in Da Nang, where langurs live in certain areas. Environmentalists have urged protection of the precious primates.

Red-shanked doucs protected by locals in Quang Nam forest

In 2017, the news about the discovery of red-shanked doucs in Hon Do of Nui Thanh district in Quang Nam province stirred the scientific community. 

Uncontrolled tourism in Son Tra harms red shanked douc

VietNamNet Bridge - The threat to Son Tra Peninsula and the red shanked douc in Son Tra is uncontrolled tourism development.