Nam Ha National Protected Area
Facts and practical information
Nam Ha National Protected Area is a national protected area in Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. This mostly forested park is home to a variety of ethnic groups and diverse animal and plant species. The park is an ecotourism destination. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Gaur
The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a massive and impressive wild cattle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986, with an estimated global population of up to 21,000 mature...
Mammals
Clouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a captivating medium-sized wild cat inhabiting the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Since 2008, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. With fewer than 10,000 mature individuals remaining and no single...
Mammals
Indochinese tiger
The Indochinese tiger, or *Panthera tigris tigris*, is a majestic big cat native to Southeast Asia, specifically Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southwestern China. Unfortunately, these tigers have been classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List...
Mammals
Asian elephant
The Asian elephant, also known as the Asiatic elephant, is the sole surviving species in the genus *Elephas*. These majestic creatures roam the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia and are recognized in three subspecies.
Mammals
Assam macaque
The Assam macaque, also known as the Assamese macaque, is a species of Old World monkey found in South and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it has been classified as "near threatened" by the IUCN, primarily due to hunting, habitat loss, and fragmentation, which have...
Mammals
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