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Meet the world's largest wild cattle, found in Vietnam: Up to 2 tonnes and a rare genetic treasure
The Southeast Asian gaur can weigh up to 2 tonnes and carries valuable traits, making it a rare genetic resource worth conserving.
Published: 15/10/2026
The Malayan pit viper: A dangerous venomous snake common in Vietnam, dubbed a "living landmine"
Rather than flee from humans, the Malayan pit viper lies still, ready to strike anyone who comes too close or accidentally steps on it.
Published: 02/10/2026
4 highly venomous snakes most often found on Fansipan
One of them is dubbed "Vietnam's king of warm-blooded prey". Meet four deadly pit vipers that live on Fansipan, Indochina's highest peak.
Published: 01/10/2026
How to tell the banded krait from the Malayan krait
Vietnam is home to many highly venomous snakes, notably two "siblings": the banded krait and the Malayan krait. Here's how to tell them apart.
Published: 28/09/2026
The highly venomous Malayan pit viper is easily mistaken for this snake: Here's how to tell them apart
Both belong to the viper family Viperidae, making them easy to confuse. Here are some quick ways to tell them apart.
Published: 25/09/2026
How to tell the king cobra, the common cobra and the oriental rat snake apart
Many accidents happen because people can't tell these snakes apart. Here's how to identify the king cobra, common cobra and rat snake.
Published: 24/09/2026
The highly venomous cobras that live in Vietnam
Four cobra species live in Vietnam, and all of them carry potentially lethal venom. Here is how to recognize them and what to do if you meet one.
Published: 23/09/2026
The truth about Vietnam's strange "tie the girl to the post" bird
Beyond its unusual name, the Indian cuckoo, called "bắt cô trói cột" in Vietnam, has many curious traits.
Published: 05/09/2026
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