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Cat Ba Langurs - heartening, 4 mothers, each with infants The good news is that these critically endangered langurs are now much better protected than they were by the Vietnam Government and that there may be 80 individuals here, representing an increase of over 14% in the world population. This view that we had, certainly was heartening. During the 2 trips to try to see these shy and elusive Langurs we were fortunate enough to see a total of 16 individuals, which represented 20% of the world population, this demonstrates their vulnerability. Cat Ba Island,Cat Ba langur,Golden-headed Langur,Ha Long Bay,Trachypithecus poliocephalus,karst limestone cliffs Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cat Ba Langurs - heartening, 4 mothers, each with infants

The good news is that these critically endangered langurs are now much better protected than they were by the Vietnam Government and that there may be 80 individuals here, representing an increase of over 14% in the world population. This view that we had, certainly was heartening. During the 2 trips to try to see these shy and elusive Langurs we were fortunate enough to see a total of 16 individuals, which represented 20% of the world population, this demonstrates their vulnerability.

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    Christine Young
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    80 individuals is so sad, but a very encouraging photo to see them with babies. Posted 3 months ago
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    A fifth couple joined them briefly before they moved off (another mother & infant), so yes that was great, especially as last year Cat Ba was struck by super typhoon Yagi, which ripped through forests there. Posted 3 months ago
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      Christine Young
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      Incredible, glad they survived and appear to be thriving! Posted 3 months ago
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        NattyOne
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        We & our 1st world problems!!! Posted 3 months ago
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          Christine Young
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          Lol, so true. Posted 3 months ago

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The Cat Ba langur

The Cat Ba langur , also known as the golden-headed langur, is a critically endangered species of langur endemic to Cát Bà Island, Vietnam. It is among the rarest primates in the world, and possibly the rarest primate in Asia, with population size estimated at less than 70 individuals.

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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO2000
  • 560mm