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

(NLĐO) - Images of herds of wild animals roaming freely and foraging in the forest are proof that the animals' habitats are well preserved and protected.

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

Over the years, along with effectively managing and protecting the assigned forest area, the Dakrong Nature Reserve Management Board has continuously implemented activities to survey and investigate wildlife.

Surveys have documented the presence of many rare and endemic animal species in the region. Even many new species not yet listed in the Dakrong Nature Reserve's animal catalog have been recorded, such as the northern civet, the spotted civet, the macaque, the brown-footed langur, the Central Vietnamese yellow-cheeked gibbon, and the peacock pheasant…

The monkey family moves around and forages in the forest of Dakrong Nature Reserve.

Mr. Truong Quang Trung, Director of the 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 the conservation and development of biodiversity.

"We are determined to protect rare animal and plant species and unique ecosystems, making a positive contribution to preserving natural heritage for future generations," Mr. Trung affirmed.

A pair of hedgehogs foraging at night were captured on a digital camera trap in the forest of the Dakrong Nature Reserve.

Hedgehog family

The junglefowl, a species of pheasant, forages in flocks in protected forests.

Two silver-cheeked ferrets

Two individuals carry

Pair of mountain goats

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

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hinh-anh-gia-dinh-thu-rung-nhon-nho-kiem-an-trong-rung-quang-tri-19625013010041099.htm