Research
Weird and wonderful wildlife revealed in underexplored mountains
Mongabay · By Sandy Watt ·
The Brief
- A long-term camera trap study recorded a wide range of wildlife in the Annamite mountains.
- The Annamites run through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and are described as the "Amazon of Asia" due to their species variety.
- Hunting and tree loss are cited as threats to the region's wildlife.
Why it matters
The findings document biodiversity in an underexplored mountain range where hunting and deforestation pose ongoing risks, which matters for conservation planning and species monitoring.
Who’s affected
- conservation biologists
- wildlife managers in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
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- #biodiversity
- #annamite mountains
- #wildlife conservation
- #southeast asia
A long-term camera trap study has uncovered a treasure trove of wildlife in the Annamite mountains, that run through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. The mountains have been called the “Amazon of Asia” owing to the huge variety of species here. With hunting and tree loss threatening…
Timeline
Conservation news report on the camera trap study published
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Weird and wonderful wildlife revealed in underexplored mountains