Cat Ba island, Vietnam

Cat Ba island, Vietnam

Cat Ba is the largest island in the Bay and approximately half of its area is covered by a National Park, which is home to the highly endangered Cat Ba Langur. This golden-headed langur is rarely seen, as fewer than 100 specimens are thought to survive in the wild, although it is the subject of a well-organised conservation programme. The Park covers both land and marine areas and has a high biodiversity, although it is at risk from too rapid an increase in tourism. Other mammals in the Park include civet cats and oriental giant squirrels.

• Date: 9 December 2008
• Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
• Uploaded: 8th Dec 2008
• Location: Vietnam: gallery
• Tags: travel trek tours kayak sapa halong junk fansipan maichau
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