Visiting the Reintroduced Delacour's Langur at Pearl Island in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

Visiting the Reintroduced Delacour’s Langur at Pearl Island in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

July 22, 2024

Recently, as part of our weekly routine, Three Monkeys Wildlife Conservancy revisited our reintroduction program for Delacour’s langurs and were delighted to find them thriving. The langurs, healthy and living freely as they would in the wild, are a testament to the success of our conservation efforts. Since 2020, four cubs have been born from the three captive adults we reintroduced. The two-hectare expanse of Pearl Island offers an ideal sanctuary for the long-term development and preservation of the Delacour’s langur population.

Pearl Island in Trang AN UNESCO

Nestled within the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Vietnam lies our reintroduction project of Delacour’s langur on Pearl Island.

In 2017, a collaborative effort set the stage for a reintroduction program for the cricially endangerd Delacour’s langurs in Trang An. By August 2020, this vision took a tangible form as a group of three captive-born Delacour’s langurs was transferred to Pearl Island, a pristine 2-hectare area within the World Heritage Site. This marked the first step towards the possible re-establishment of a sub-population in the region

OUR CONSERVATION STORIES

the primary goal of releasing captive-born individuals is to support dwindling wild populations or to establish new populations where these species had been lost/ Tilo Nadler, our NGO’s Program Director, has been instrumental in the reintroduction and establishment of this new population.

The Future of Delacour’s Langurs in Trang An

The reintroduction program at Pearl Island is more than just a conservation effort; it’s a beacon of hope for the future of Delacour’s langurs. With continued support there is a bright future ahead for these primates.

Find yourself in the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, take a moment to visit Pearl Island and witness the incredible journey of Delacour’s langurs. It’s a visit that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of nature and the vital role of conservation.