Project
Conservation Study of Endangered Muntjacs
Initiative
Duration
2022 - 2023
Location
Viet Nam
Species protected
Large-antlered Muntjac
Muntiacus vuquangensis
Roosevelts’ Muntjac
Muntiacus rooseveltorum
Annamite Muntjac
Muntiacus truongsonensis
Project objectives
This research project’s objective is to collect data on distribution and population status of various muntjac species through camera traps, interviews, and DNA collection. It also aims to identify the threats linked to these species in the region and to develop a conservation plan that can be used to design species specific conservation measures.
This research project is implemented by Nguyen Tuan Anh, Vietnam National University.