Two Hatinh langurs (Trachypithecus hatinhensis), a critically endangered primate species, have been spotted in Huong Phung commune, Huong Hoa district, the central province of Quang Tri.
Hatinh langurs (Trachypithecus hatinhensis), a critically endangered primate species, are seen in Huong Phung commune, central province of Quang Tri's Huong Hoa district (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – Two Hatinh langurs (Trachypithecushatinhensis), a critically endangered primate species, have been spotted in 🦹HuongPhung commune, Huong Hoa district, the central province of Quang Tri.
Locals reported the appearance of the langurs near the natural forest in Cop village, HuongPhung commune on March 21. According to ForestProtection Department of Huong Hoa district, one of the two langurs attacked alocal resident, resulting in a slightly injury in his back. Upon receiving the information, the department reported theincident to the district People's Committee to seek measures to protect thetwo primate individuals and ensure safety for local residents. Hatinh langurs live on limestone mountains in the central provincesof Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, and Quang Tri as well as in the Lao borderprovinces of Khammouane and Savannakhet. In Quang Tri, Hatinh langurs are recorded in the Bac HuongHoa Nature Reserve. Earlier, many Hatinh langurs were detected in Huong Lapcommune, Huong Hoa district in June 2020. The langurs chased and attacked motorbike drivers passing by.Therefore, the authorities built a 2.5m-high and 800m-long net fence along the road connecting Cha Ly and Se Puvillages and western section of Ho Chi Minh Highway to prevent the langurs from entering the road,but it was in vain. In some later attacks by the langurs, more than 20 local residents were injured./.
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Hatinh langurs (Trachypithecus hatinhensis), a critically endangered primate species, are seen in Huong Phung commune, central province of Quang Tri's Huong Hoa district (Photo: VNA) 
