Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area
Facts and practical information
Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area is a national protected area in Salavan and Champasak provinces of southern Laos. This park, the country's only park on the Mekong river, is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, some endangered. The park is an ecotourism destination. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Asiatic Black Bear
The Asian black bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear, moon bear, and white-chested bear, is a captivating medium-sized bear species native to Asia. These bears are highly adapted to an arboreal lifestyle, spending substantial time in trees.
Mammals
Banteng
The banteng, also known as tembadau, is a type of wild cattle native to Southeast Asia. These animals are fascinating and exhibit noticeable differences between males and females. The adult bulls are not only larger but also darker compared to the cows.
Mammals
Green peafowl
The green peafowl, native to Southeast Asia, is an endangered species primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Unlike the more familiar Indian peafowl, male and female green peafowls appear quite similar, both exhibiting large bodies with iridescent green...
Birds
Sumatran serow
The Sumatran serow, also known as the southern serow, is a captivating goat-antelope inhabiting the mountain forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. This distinctive species was previously classified under the broad category of "mainland serow" which included...
Mammals
Monitor lizard
Monitor lizards, belonging to the Varanus genus, are remarkable reptiles found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Renowned for their elongated necks, powerful tails, and sharp claws, these lizards encompass approximately 80 different species, ranging in size from a modest...
Reptiles
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