Species of extinct animals suddenly appeared in Thanh Hoa

On March 5, Xuan Lien Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa) confirmed that the species bearing the scientific name Muntiacus rooseveltorum, considered extinct 84 years ago, suddenly appeared here.

The species Muntiacus rooseveltorum of the deer family (Cervidae), recorded in Hua Phan province (Laos), is listed as a rare but extinct list.

From 2012 up to now, Cress Center (Hanoi National University) cooperates with officials of Xuan Lien Nature Reserve to implement the project "Investigation and conservation of carriers in Xuan Nature Reserve." Contact '.

The image of extinct rare species 84 years ago was suddenly discovered existing in the forest in Thanh Hoa

During the investigation, the team took photos of this species in Xuan Lien nature reserve and discovered their feces in the forest. In addition, the team also found samples of horns and skin of this species in hunting houses.

Through DNA testing and comparison of research data around the world, the results were completely identical, the expert confirmed that this is the species carrying Muntiacus rooseveltorum .

The discovery of species carrying Muntiacus rooseveltorum is very significant for science and for the conservation of Xuan Lien Nature Reserve in particular and for Thanh Hoa province in general.