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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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Red-shanked Douc Langur Safari – Trip Report (November 2025)

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Date: November 2025 Time: Half Day Tour (6:30am-11:30am) Guide(s): Tiên Nguyễn What Tour: Red-shanked Douc Langur Safari: Adventure in Son Tra Guide’s Notes: Despite persistent November rainfall across Đà Nẵng and Son Tra, with conditions stable enough for exploration, we set off for a half-day safari combining birdwatching and mammal observation, perfect for Andrew, an

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Custom Vietnam Primate & Mammal Expedition – Trip Report (October 2025)

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In October 2025, we were due to led a specialist primate tour with a couple from Turkey. It was going to be their first time visiting Southeast Asia but due to the ongoing weather issues, our guests requested to postpone their trip until April 2026. Deciding to make the most of this opportunity, two of

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Bach Ma Primate & Mammal Watching Tour – Trip Report (September 2025)

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Last weekend we had a short custom primate and mammal tour for a wildlife photographer Alex from the UK. He was on a limited timeframe and very interested in our Bach Ma 3-Day Primate and Mammal Tour, so we adjusted this to an intense and focussed two-day and 1-night experience. This tour was lead by

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Explore Son Tra – Trip Report (August 2025)

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Date: August 31, 2025 Time: Half Day Tour (6:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Guide(s): Tiên Nguyễn Car Driver: Vũ Group size: 3x PAX. April, Max and Zeke What Tour: Explore Son Tra: Wildlife & Nature Walk (Half Day) Guide’s Notes: Wildlife highlights: Red-shanked Douc Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Pallas’ Squirrel, Oriental Honey Buzzard, White-throated Kingfisher, Puff-throated

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A collage featuring the Red-shanked Douc Langur, Black-shanked Douc Langur, and Grey-shanked Douc Langur of Vietnam

Vietnam’s Douc Langurs: Identification, Habitat and Where and How to See Them

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When people think of Vietnam, often the first things that come to mind are the food, coffee, the Vietnam War, the Mekong Delta and maybe a motorbike or two. Even for wildlife inclined people, Vietnam is probably best known for its birds (think pittas, laughingthrushes, pheasants and perhaps even the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper). But

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

Red-shanked Douc Langur Safari – Trip Report (November 2025)

Custom Vietnam Primate & Mammal Expedition – Trip Report (October 2025)

Bach Ma Primate & Mammal Watching Tour – Trip Report (September 2025)

Explore Son Tra – Trip Report (August 2025)

Vietnam’s Douc Langurs: Identification, Habitat and Where and How to See Them

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