Two conservation projects to protect two endangered primates species – red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) and grey-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix cinerea) – have been approved by the central city of Da Nang and Quang Ngai province.
The Red-shanked douc langur, an extraordinary species of animal known as the “Queen of Primates”, has gained recognition globally, not just in Vietnam. The remarkable creature is listed in the Vietnam Red Book of Endangered Species and has consistently captivated international visitors, making it a highlight of Son Tra Peninsula in the central coastal city of Da Nang.
With an array of effective models and programmes put in place, a biodiversity protection and environmental sustainability project in Da Nang, funded by the EU, has made contributions to promoting biodiversity and helping local people develop livelihoods, heard a workshop held in the central city on November 24.
Son Tra Peninsula is considered the lungs of the central city of Da Nang and also offers an ideal habitat for the red-shanked douc langur, a rare animal species dubbed the “Queen of Primates”. Strictly protecting and creating a sustainable living environment for the endemic species is a top priority for the city.
Central Vietnam's first forest school has been launched in Son Tra Nature Reserve to provide an outdoor education site for school students in the central city of Da Nang.
Capturing images of red-shanked douc langurs has long been a passion for journalists in Da Nang city. Beyond the hobby, they also hope to convey the message of protecting the primate.
Recent rapid construction of more than 20 hotels and resorts in Son Tra Nature Reserve is threatening the survival of highly endangered langurs and other wildlife.
