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Proposed Short-tailed Langur (Trachypithecus brevicaudus) photographed in Bolikhamxai Province, Laos

New Short-tailed Langur Discovered in Laos? Meet Trachypithecus brevicaudus

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For many people, the idea of discovering a new species of primate sounds like something from the 19th century. Surely every monkey and ape on Earth has already been found? Remarkably, that’s not the case. A newly published paper in the Vietnamese Journal of Primatology has described what researchers believe to be a previously unknown […]

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Wild Southern Palm Civet resting in a tree during a Next Continent wildlife tour in Vietnam

Why Next Continent Supports The Civet Project’s Campaign Against Civet Coffee

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At Next Continent, we have spent years introducing travellers to the extraordinary wildlife of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. From rare primates and colourful birds to elusive nocturnal mammals, our tours are built around a simple belief: wildlife belongs in the wild. That is why we are proud to support The Civet Project and its campaign

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Bước Chân Xanh – Son Tra Walking Day 2026

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As part of the Da Nang Beach Tourism Season Opening Program, Next Continent was delighted to be the official partner of the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula & Da Nang Tourist Beaches to organise the walking event “Bước chân xanh – Son Tra Walking Day 2026”. The event aimed to strengthen community spirit while

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How to Accept Shared Checklists in eBird

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Many of our guests use eBird to keep track of the birds they see during our tours. Our guides record sightings during each outing and then share the completed checklists with our company account. From there, our admin team ensures the checklists are shared with guests so the birds can be added to their personal

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15-Day Custom Vietnam Primate & Birding Expedition — Trip Report (January 2026)

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In early January, we were thrilled to welcome Gerald Broddelez (from Apex Expeditions) and his wife on a specialist mammalwatching and birding trip. This was a custom trip, designed to target a wide range of lifers that Gerald had not connected with on previous visits to Vietnam and Indochina in past years. As such, we

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Herping in Vietnam: Practical Tips from the Field

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Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting destinations for reptiles and amphibians. From lowland rainforest and limestone karst to montane cloud forest, the diversity is extraordinary. But herping here isn’t always comfortable and sometimes our guests aren’t always prepared! So, we’ve put together this post with some hard-earned tips to help you make the

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