The reserve’s representative shared that they had collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature to install camera traps specifically targeted at capturing glimpses of the elusive saola, often referred to as the Asian unicorn.
While the saola remained elusive even after several months of surveillance, the cameras successfully captured footage of several rare and endangered species, including the Asian black bear.
The Asian black bear, with the scientific name Ursus thibetanus, is categorized under Group IB in Vietnam’s classification of endangered forest animal species, indicating a strict prohibition on their exploitation or commercial use.
Additionally, this bear species is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, further emphasizing its fragile conservation status.
“Given the rarity and endangered status of the Asian black bear, collaborative conservation efforts are essential to ensure their protection,” stated the representative.
“We are committed to employing a range of measures to safeguard the bear and other rare species that have been captured on our camera traps.”
The camera traps also managed to capture multiple animal species listed in the Red Books of Vietnam and worldwide, including the bald uakari, pangolin, striped rabbit, silver pheasant, and red-shanked douc.
Spanning over 23,450 hectares of natural forests, the Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve boasts a high level of biodiversity and serves a crucial role in protecting headwaters.
Through these dedicated conservation efforts, the reserve is striving to protect and preserve Vietnam’s rich natural heritage for future generations.
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