Vietnam Flora And Fauna

Despite Vietnam’s impressive biodiversity and natural wealth, plants and animals get both positive and negative attention. The smuggling of coveted exotic plants is only one of the many issues facing this country, and according to a 1996 World Wildlife Fund report, 10% of Vietnam’s wildlife is in danger of extinction. Deforestation, overfishing, unchecked tourism, and habitat infringement brought on by population growth are also taking their toll. On the other hand, the extensive and still-expanding national park system, conservation groups, and several centers for endangered animals and research, are taking steps to reduce the negative impacts of the human population on Vietnam’s environment.

Where The Wild Things Are (Fauna)

Vietnam is considered one of the top 25 biodiversity locales in the world. Over 800 species of bird decorate the skies of the country. And that’s not even touching on the thriving marine life that ...more

Where The Mild Things Are (Flora)

Technically speaking, there are two principal types of vegetation in Vietnam: evergreen and deciduous forests. In practice, the variations are endless: more than two-thirds of the country is covered ...more

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