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Following a 20-km road leading to the summit of central Vietnam's Bach Ma (White Horse) Mountain, at 1,450 metres, visitors might feel as if they are surfing on clouds.

A wildlife rescue and conservation team, with the support of the Da Nang-based Douc Langur Foundation, has released two civets – an endangered species – and an Asian water monitor, in the Son Tra Nature Reserve.

Located not far from downtown of central Da Nang city, Son Tra Peninsula has been considered the most unique peninsula of Vietnam.

The Son Tra Peninsula, about 10km in the northeast of downtown Da Nang city, is home to about 300-400 red shanked douc langurs, a rare species deemed the "Queen of Primates".

Capturing images of red-shanked douc langurs has long been a passion for journalists in Da Nang city. Beyond the hobby, they also hope to convey the message of protecting the primate.

A new amphibian was discovered by a group of scientists and biologists in the Son Tra Nature Reserve in the central city following researches between 2012 and 201

Recent rapid construction of more than 20 hotels and resorts in Son Tra Nature Reserve is threatening the survival of highly endangered langurs and other wildlife.

The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam will begin inspection on the controversial Da Phuoc International Urban project, along with all investment and construction projects on the protected Son Tra Peninsula.

GreenViet, an NGO in Da Nang, will launch a warning application for smart phone users to alert of violations against animals and vegetation in the Son Tra Nature Reserve.

A red-shanked douc langur (pygathrix nemaeus) was handed over to the Cuc Phuong national park in the northern province of Ninh Binh by forest rangers in Phu Loc district, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 14.

The Southern Institute of Ecology has discovered three new plant species unknown to the world in the Son Tra Nature Reserve during a three-year research and revaluation of its biodiversity, Dr Luu Hong Truong told a recent scientific conference in Da Nang.

Nearly 200 scientists, biologists and conservationists, have unanimously agreed that the construction of all buildings in the Son Tra Nature Reserve should be stopped immediately.

By August end, any activity related to implementation of the Son Tra National Tourism Site Development Plan or construction on the Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang must be suspended.

The central city of Da Nang plans to petition the Prime Minister for adjustments to the Son Tra Master Plan in order to better protect the eponymous nature reserve.

The central city of Da Nang has suspended illegal construction of a coastal eco-tourism project in the Son Tra Nature Reserve, the city’s Construction Department said.

Authorities plan to demolish 68 illegally built houses, villas and restaurants in the Son Tra Nature Reserve if the households are not dismantled before a September deadline.

An exhibition featuring 120 photos on the ‘biodiversity in Son Tra Peninsula’ is taking place at Flower Garden Park, 84 Hung Vuong street of the central city of Da Nang.

Da Nang’s tourism department will introduce the Son Tra Sunset Tour next March, the newest tourism service on top of Son Tra Mountain.

About 70 red-shanked douc langurs were found in Bac Hai Van forest, Phu Loc district, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Hosts Vietnam triumphed in the Asian Beach Games 5 (ABG5) after 10 competition days, bagging 52 gold, 44 silver and 43 bronze medals in 14 sports.