In particular, some species play a vital role in regional conservation and demand rigorous protection measures. These include the Giant Muntjac (Muntiacus vuquangensis), Truong Son Muntjac (Muntiacus truongsonensis), Annamite Striped Rabbit (Nesolagus timminsi), Owston's Palm Civet (Chrotogale owstoni), and Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus).
The species appeared in the camera traps include the Asian Elephant, Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides), Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta), Northern Pig-tailed Macaque (Macaca leonina), Assam Macaque (Macaca assamensis), Truong Son Muntjac, among others.
Authorities at the park have also patrolled and seized 518 traps and removed eight tents set up by poachers in the park.
Established in 2002 on a total area of over 75,000 hectares, the three districts of Vu Quang, Huong Khe, and Huong Son, Vu Quang National Park was designated an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2018.
The park is a vital biodiversity hotspot in Vietnam, preserving crucial genetic resources necessary for conservation initiatives. It is home to a wealth of endangered and rare species of plants and animals, documented in the IUCN Red List and the Vietnam Red Data Book, warranting dedicated and stringent conservation and protection measures.
