Trang chủOn the morning of March 25th, leaders of Vu Quang National Park (Ha Tinh province) announced that through camera traps, they had recorded a rare individual of the Southern Chulvinus species in the national park.
Image of the Chulvinus captured by camera traps at Vu Quang National Park. Photo: hatinhtv.vn
This is the first time an image of a Southern Chulvinus with a smooth white coat due to an albino mutation has been recorded in Vu Quang National Park. This individual is approximately 40-50cm long and weighs an average of 1.3 to 2.3kg.
The Southern Chulvinus, scientifically known as Tragulus javanicus, is the smallest even-toed ungulate belonging to the Chulvinus family, living in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Its appearance resembles that of a muntjac and deer, but it lacks tear glands. The head resembles a mouse, with four slender legs. This species is listed as an endangered, rare, and precious forest animal in group IIB and is listed in the Vietnamese Red Book as needing protection and conservation. The appearance of the albino Southern chevrolet is not only a unique phenomenon but also a testament to the rich biodiversity of Vu Quang National Park, a positive sign for wildlife conservation in Vietnam.
Vu Quang National Park was established in 2002, with a total area of 57,000 hectares, including 52,000 hectares of special-use forest, and the remainder being protection and production forests. In 2020, the ASEAN Biodiversity Centre recognized Vu Quang National Park as an ASEAN Heritage Park.