Image of a "family of wild animals" leisurely foraging in the Quang Tri forest

(NLDO) - The image of herds of wild animals leisurely foraging in the forest is proof that the animal's habitat is well preserved and protected.

Dakrong Nature Reserve (BTTN) is located on the administrative boundaries of 7 communes of Dakrong mountainous district ( Quang Tri province) with a total natural area of ​​37,469.44 hectares, of which natural forest area accounts for 85.76%.

Over the past years, along with good management and protection of the assigned forest area, the Dakrong Nature Reserve Management Board has continuously deployed wildlife survey and investigation activities.

Through the surveys, the presence of many rare and unique animal species of the region has been recorded. Even many new animal species not yet listed in the animal list of Dakrong Nature Reserve have been recorded such as the northern civet, the reticulated civet, the mottled monkey, the red-shanked douc, the Central yellow-cheeked gibbon, the crested pheasant, etc.

A family of monkeys moves and forages in the forest of Dakrong Nature Reserve.

Mr. Truong Quang Trung, Director of Dakrong Nature Reserve Management Board, said that recording images of existing animal species in the managed forest area and newly discovered species is proof of the unit's long-term commitment to biodiversity conservation and development.

"We are determined to protect rare species of animals and plants and unique ecosystems, actively contributing to maintaining natural heritage for future generations," Mr. Trung affirmed.

A pair of porcupines foraging at night was recorded by a digital camera trap in the forest of Dakrong Nature Reserve.

The hedgehog family

The Red-throated Partridge, a bird of the pheasant family, forages in flocks in the reserve forest.

Two silver cheeked ferrets

Two individuals carry

A pair of mountain goats

Through investigation activities, Dakrong Nature Reserve identified 94 species of mammals belonging to 28 families, 10 orders; 201 species of birds belonging to 43 families, 15 orders; 32 species of reptiles belonging to 13 families, 2 orders and 17 species of amphibians belonging to 5 families, 1 order. Of the total 345 species of terrestrial vertebrates, 62 species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book and 52 species are listed in the World Red Book (IUCN).

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