RESEARCH 2009
PRIMATE MONITORING TEAM
EAST are funding the training of a primate protection team for primate research, led by Vo Thanh Binh and Nguyen Khangh. A group of wild golden-cheeked gibbons are being habituated for continued research and educational awareness. Habituation started 1st November 2008 and is ongoing.
GIBBON REHABILITATION RESEARCH
The monitoring of gibbon behaviour during the 3 phases of rehabilitation is vital. Student volunteers help collect behavioural through all stages of rehabilitation
Radio tracking workshop July 2009
Professor Kurtis Pei from Pingtung University held a training workshop on radio collars and tracking in Cat Tien National Park in preparation for the first primate releases from Dao Tien. Dao Tien staff, Cat Tien Techincal staff and Kiem lam all attended.
PYGMY LORIS REINTRODUCTION PROGRAMME
A population of pygmy loris will be re-established on Dao Tien. The first individuals will be radio-collared and monitored, post release.
PAST RESEARCH
THE ECOLOGY OF THE GOLDEN-CHEEKED GIBBON (Nomascus gabriellae) IN CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK.
Marina Kenyon1 2 Vo Thanh Binh2 3
1.University of Cambridge UK 2.Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre 3.Cat Tien National Park
The ecology of golden-cheeked gibbon was investigated in the semi-evergreen lowland forests of CTNP, an area disturbed through war, logging and hunting. As one of the last remaining populations of N.gabriellae in Vietnam, the study of their ecology is vital to develop baseline knowledge of a species never studied before in Vietnam. By developing an understanding of the relationship between past and present disturbance on the survival of golden-cheeked gibbons, important and much needed conservation measures can be recommended to safeguard the remaining population from extinction and encourage recovery.
ACTIVITY PATTERN AND HABITAT SELECTION OF THE MEDIUM-TO LARGE TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS IN CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK, VIETNAM
Jai-Chyi Kurtis Pei and Shih-Chih Yen
Institute of Wildlife Conservation, National Pingtung University, Taiwan
From July 2006- to July 2007 a camera trap survey was conducted to assess the activity pattern and habitat selection of the medium-to large terrestrial mammals in the southern section of Cat Tien National Park. To understand the potential for wildlife management information on activity patterns and habitat selection is vital. The greater understanding of these issues will help the development of more effective habitat protection plans.