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Xuan Lien Nature Reserve ( Thanh Hoa ) recorded 11 individuals of Pu Hoat Muntjac (Muntiacus puhoatensis) - an extremely rare animal considered an "Eastern divine beast" that was thought to be extinct , along with 36 individuals of Common Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak). (Photo: Tien Phong newspaper) |
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DNA analysis and comparison of 42 genetic samples and skulls from the museum confirmed the existence of both species. (Photo: Xuan Lien Nature Reserve) |
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This is the first record in the world of the complete image and specimen of Mang Pu Hoat since it was described in 1929. (Photo: Environmental Magazine) |
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The Pu Hoat Mang has a small body (14-20 kg), yellow-brown fur, thin legs, and short horns (under 10 cm in males). They were only known from an incomplete specimen in Laos in 1999. (Photo: Uticazoo) |
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Currently, in the Red Book, Pu Hoat muntjac is listed as an endangered species and lacks descriptive data. (Photo: IUCN) |
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This species of muntjac is named after the place where it was first discovered. A wild area in Que Phong district, Nghe An province. |
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Xuan Lien area is currently the only place in the world where Pu Hu Mang population lives, affirming the special biodiversity of the area, along with endangered species such as the white-cheeked gibbon. (Photo: Pu Hu Nature Reserve) |
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Thanks to effective forest protection, the Muntjac population here is growing steadily. Authorities and the community need to work together to protect this species from the threat of hunting and habitat loss. (Photo: IUNC)
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