The Conservation Population of Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons (Nomascus Leucogenys) In Vietnam

Abstract

Northern white-cheeked gibbon (N. leucogenys/ Nomascus leucogenys) is one of 18 gibbon species with currently status of Endangered Threat in the world. Northern white-cheeked gibbon is mainly distributed in tropical Asia. In Vietnam, Nomascus lecogenys is mostly concentrated in the north of the country. In recent years, Vietnam more and more is clearly confirmed distribution of the largest population of Nomascus leucogenys. About 18 areas of Northern Vietnam with less 80 groups are recognized about surviving of the northern white-cheeked gibbons, especially the largest population of Nomascus leucogenys in Pu Mat National Park. However, Northern white-cheeked gibbon also deals with many threats and challenges in conservation and management by mainly pet trade and degradable habitats. Thus, the research refers some suggestions to conservation and management of gibbons. In the future, Vietnam, threatened problems relating to conservation of gibbons have been solved and prevented, can become the key of the natural conservation center of Nomascus leucogenys in the world.