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00:00One unique country is home to many animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth.
00:14Vietnam.
00:16Its spectacular landscapes are as diverse and remarkable as its animal population.
00:23However, humans are claiming more and more land for their own purposes.
00:30Displacing the animals and endangering their existence.
00:38Who survives?
00:42And who faces extinction?
00:46As human activity encroaches on the wilderness, the animals find themselves trapped.
01:00For now, some refuges remain.
01:04Remote, untamed habitats.
01:07Like the mysterious mountain rainforests of North Vietnam.
01:12The rainforests in the mountains of Northwestern Vietnam are practically impenetrable to outsiders.
01:30The perfect hiding place for one of the most endangered animals on the planet.
01:43A mammal with scales.
01:46Unfortunately, it is this very feature that puts the Sunda pangolin at risk.
01:58Also known as scaly anteaters, pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world.
02:05Estimates suggest that as many as 100,000 pangolins are caught illegally every year.
02:10Their protective armor is an effective defense against animal predators, but not against humans.
02:16The North Vietnamese mountain forests are extremely remote, which provides some protection from poachers.
02:37But it also complicates efforts to help preserve the species.
02:58Forest rangers must be vigilant, constantly checking for poachers and their traps.
03:07It's an ongoing battle of David against Goliath, and there's no resolution in sight.
03:28Vietnam lies along the eastern coastline of Southeast Asia.
03:32From north to south, the country is around 1,600 kilometers long.
03:39At its narrowest point in the center, it's just 50 kilometers wide.
03:44From the capital, Hanoi, flat plains extend to the Gulf of Tonkin.
03:50However, most of northern Vietnam is defined by its rocky topography,
03:56which is covered in lush mountain rainforests.
03:59Many of the rarest animals in the world seek shelter in these remote, hard-to-reach areas.
04:08A female pangolin has settled into a burrow.
04:13She was rescued after being captured by poachers and is now safe in a sanctuary.
04:18And she's not alone.
04:26The pangolin has recently given birth.
04:29Her offspring is just 15 centimeters long and weighs 340 grams.
04:34The birth of a pangolin in captivity is a rare occurrence and is hardly ever witnessed by humans.
04:45The pango pup scales are initially soft and light, but by the second day, they begin to harden and grow darker.
04:57They consist of keratin, just like human nails.
05:03However, pangolin scales are believed to have medicinal properties in some cultures, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine.
05:13As a result, the vulnerable animals are captured and killed in large numbers.
05:23For now, the newborn pangolin is safe in the sanctuary and spends its time investigating its home.
05:29Eventually, it is time for the inquisitive pango pup to return to its mother's embrace.
05:53The mother's body forms a protective shield around her young offspring.
06:06At the first sign of danger, pangolins coil into a ball.
06:11This makes them easy prey for poachers, who can simply pick up the coiled animals and place them in small nets.
06:17The pango pup's mother was freed from just such a net.
06:25As a result, she can now care for her baby in safety and give her little one the best possible start in life.
06:35Vietnam is bordered by the South China Sea.
06:38In the northeast, dozens of craggy rocks rise from the water, creating a spectacular, mysterious backdrop.
06:46The rocks lie in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
06:53Over millions of years, rain and seawater have joined forces to shape these coarse limestone formations.
06:59They are covered in thick vegetation.
07:05Few animals have settled in this inhospitable habitat.
07:14Among them are some of the world's rarest primates.
07:18Cat-bah langurs.
07:20Avoiding injury from the sharp edges of the rocks demands intense concentration and exceptional dexterity.
07:31Research into a similar langur species in China has revealed that the animals never put a foot or a hand wrong.
07:47They have stronger arm muscles and are lighter than their tree-dwelling relatives.
07:54The talented acrobats are only found here, on Cat-bah Island.
08:02No other langur species has so little territory.
08:05It is estimated that, some time ago, the population of Cat-bah langurs was in the hundreds.
08:16Twenty years ago, it dropped to just 40.
08:19The langurs do reproduce, but they still remain critically endangered.
08:36The langurs do reproduce, but they still remain critically endangered.
08:49Human activity continues to encroach on the already limited langur habitat,
09:04making it increasingly smaller.
09:23Despite their uncertain future, 11 cat-ball langers were born in 2023.
09:34The fur of the infants remains a bright orange for the first four months of their lives,
09:40then begins to darken gradually.
09:43After 18 months, the young animals will look more like mature langers.
09:47Eleven births in just one year, yet the population remains small.
09:54How does this happen?
09:57Langers require secluded, peaceful caves to rest in.
10:02These have become rarer as human activity gets closer.
10:08Experts estimate that just 20% of Cat-Bah Island is still suitable habitat for the langers.
10:13Without human interference, the island could support as many as 2,000 animals.
10:21The population has recovered slightly, and approximately 85 langers now roam Cat-Bah.
10:28No matter what happens, these langers will never be found anywhere else.
10:33Small pockets of certain species are common throughout Vietnam,
10:54particularly in the Hoang Lian Mountains in the northwest.
10:58It is a region of high peaks and dense rainforests.
11:05Mist and rain keep the land moist, creating ideal conditions for mosses and ferns.
11:35The subtropical rainforest is a unique habitat, home to a wide variety of predators and prey.
11:50Many of the species that live here are exceedingly rare.
12:00Some are immediately noticeable, while others prefer to keep a low profile.
12:17Like the Austen's palm civet.
12:27The civet uses its long nose to explore the forest floor.
12:34These palm civets are only found in northern Vietnam, neighboring Laos and a small area
12:40in southern China.
12:46Carefully but quietly, the animal seeks out its preferred victims, earthworms.
12:53Palm civets also eat fruit.
13:22Palm civets also eat fruit, including the cherries of coffee plants.
13:28The cherries leave the animal's digestive tract semi-digested and fermented, giving the coffee
13:34produced from them a distinct aroma.
13:37As a result, many are kept in illegal captivity and used for coffee production.
13:56Others are killed by animal traps or sold as pets.
14:04It's not known exactly how many Austen's palm civets still exist in the wild.
14:10One thing that is known, there are far too many of them in captivity.
14:27Vietnam's most imposing mountain peak is almost always obscured by fog.
14:33One sea pan is approximately 3200 meters high.
14:39Here, in a world of low valleys and high elevations, individual animal species have evolved into a number
14:47of different subspecies over time.
14:50Each of these is only found in a very limited territory and is perfectly adapted to its own
14:57micro-habitat.
15:00The many streams that carve their way through the mountain rainforests are ideal for amphibians.
15:09Some of them are masters of camouflage.
15:18Like the Vietnamese mossy frog.
15:25Others blend in with the leaves, branches, or stones.
15:42The animals that prey on these well-disguised creatures have also learned a thing or two about
15:47remaining inconspicuous.
15:51But sometimes it's just not enough.
16:01Danger lurks around every corner, on the ground and in the trees.
16:08Danger lurks around every corner, on the ground and in the trees.
16:15The hunger of the sea and the leaves, the water...
16:27Whew.
16:30Now escape to safety.
16:32It's time to just hang out.
16:39Many of the insects, amphibians, and reptiles here
16:42are endemic to the forests of northern Vietnam.
16:48Among them is this ancient-looking creature,
16:52the Vietnamese crocodile lizard.
16:54Biologists from Cologne Zoo
17:00only recently discovered the species northeast of Hanoi.
17:06Almost immediately, it became clear
17:08that the crocodile lizard was endangered.
17:11The unusual appearance of this species
17:14has turned out to be something of a curse.
17:18The crocodile lizard is often smuggled out of the forests
17:21to be sold on the black market
17:23or in the official wildlife trade
17:25with the help of forged papers.
17:30In the wild, population numbers are decreasing dramatically.
17:36Before long, these animals may only exist in captivity.
17:44The Red River flows into Vietnam from China,
17:48carrying a wealth of nutritious sediments.
17:50The iron oxide in the soils dyes the water red,
17:56giving the river its distinctive appearance and its name.
18:04As a result of the nutrients in the water,
18:07the land along the river has long been used for agriculture.
18:10Human activity and cultivated fields stretch out southward.
18:25Eventually, the rice paddies come up against the vast wetlands
18:29and coarse limestone formations of the Van Long Nature Reserve.
18:33It's a small nature reserve, surrounded by humans and their infrastructure.
18:47The rocks are largely inaccessible to people,
18:50so their vegetation has remained substantially unchanged over time.
18:54They're also home to another rare species of primate.
19:11Delacour's langurs have distinctive black and white fur.
19:14The females and young animals of this little group are enjoying a moment of relaxation.
19:25The dominant male stands guard attentively.
19:31Most of the time, at least.
19:33There is not much risk from predators.
19:35The real danger is closer to home.
19:42A group of young males approaches.
19:46The females quickly gather up their young and escape.
19:54Young males will often band together
19:57and attempt to take down an older, dominant male.
20:00Driven by an urge to pass on their own genes,
20:05they will also kill young langurs,
20:08so that their mothers are willing to mate again.
20:12Fearing for the lives of their young,
20:14the mothers attempt to put as much distance as possible
20:16between themselves and the intruders.
20:21The great escape is a success.
20:27Calm eventually returns.
20:30The aggressive adolescents have been left behind further down the hill.
20:41For now.
20:42When they're stronger,
20:44they will launch a new attack.
20:48Van Long Nature Reserve is home to around 150 Delacour's langurs,
20:53over half of the world's entire population.
20:56These langurs are one of the 25 most endangered primate species on the planet.
21:06The most trafficked mammal is the pangolin.
21:08But this young one sleeps peacefully in safety.
21:14It is now two months old and is developing well.
21:18The time has come for an excursion out into the wider world.
21:25The pangolin is a small group of animals.
21:26The young pangolin is a small group of animals.
21:27The young pangolin experiences the forest for the first time.
21:30The young pangolin experiences the forest for the first time.
21:30This is low risk for the mother and her offspring.
21:33For now, they are still in the relative safety of the sanctuary.
21:34Conditions here are much like those in the wild, but there are no predators.
21:40Just unexpected obstacles.
21:53There are a total of eight identified pangolin species around the world.
22:02Four are found in Africa, four in Asia.
22:05Vietnam is home to Sunda and Chinese pangolins.
22:10Pangolins will sometimes climb trees looking for food, including ants.
22:40Their sharp claws make climbing easy, but the added weight of a young pangolin can be challenging.
22:54The mother will carry her offspring around for some time yet, but the young pangolin will
22:59increasingly venture down off the tail, eventually striking out on its own.
23:09That's enough excitement for one day.
23:16Time for food.
23:24Pango pups are nursed for around four months.
23:34After the meal, it's time for a nap.
23:38Before long, the young pangolin will set out on the adventure of a lifetime.
23:48The large open-air enclosure the pangolins inhabit is located at the heart of the Kukfung National
23:54Park.
23:56A vast, magnificent jungle covers the rolling hills of the karst landscape.
24:20Giant trees rise into the air, their height and circumference revealing their advanced age.
24:32The large open-air enclosure of the Kukfung National Park is located at the heart of the Kukfung National Park.
24:50In April, every year, butterflies of every size and shape congregate here.
25:09500 different species of butterfly descend on the forests of Kukfung, more butterfly species than have been identified in all of Europe.
25:21The butterflies consume valuable nutrients and minerals in swamps and at salt licks.
25:38The excess is quickly excreted.
25:49Then the time comes to leave.
26:00As though following some secret signal, the butterflies all take off at once.
26:22The amazing butterfly spectacle lasts for several weeks.
26:32But, before long, it is quiet.
26:38Too quiet.
26:42There are very few animal sounds in Kukfung.
26:46Throughout Vietnam, poachers target wild animals with traps and weapons, even in the national parks.
26:54Primates, civets, squirrels, turtles, and birds are all captured or killed and end up as pets, powders for traditional medicine, or simply as food.
27:06Many animal species are officially protected.
27:09But the large expanses of forest are a challenge to guard or patrol effectively.
27:21In the sanctuary at the heart of Kukfung, preparations are made for a long journey.
27:28Poaching in the national park is so prevalent that it is impossible to reintroduce animals to the wild here.
27:35The big day arrives for the little pangolin.
27:45Huddled close together, mother and offspring are placed in a transport crate.
27:58The pangolins are being taken to central Vietnam, where the Annamite mountain range rises along the border with Lao.
28:05The mountains here are covered in dense rainforest.
28:11The first part of the journey is by truck.
28:21But eventually, the only way to continue is on foot.
28:28Staff from the non-profit group Save Vietnam's Wildlife go out on this challenging march several times a year.
28:50Their destination is secret.
28:57The landscape is so difficult to navigate that few people make the effort to come here.
29:02It's the perfect place to release animals into the wild.
29:08And yet, even here, park rangers are essential.
29:19Poachers can be armed and dangerous.
29:24In the last decade, the conservation group has taken in more than 1,600 pangolins that were rescued from captivity.
29:33More than half of the animals survived and were eventually reintroduced into the wild.
29:40After a long trek, the team reaches its destination.
29:45A secret location deep in the heart of the forest.
29:49rough ascom
30:00Whatever.
30:02Suchs
30:05This decision takes its effect and doesn't rise.
30:10To enter the desert, the sun is based on land, the brain.
30:14It's easy to give the rain.
30:16A first taste of freedom.
30:33Before long, the young pangolin will call this forest its own, but it still has a lot
30:50to learn.
31:00From above, large dark eyes watch the pangolin set out on their new lives.
31:17The Bengal Slow Loris is out looking for food.
31:25The Loris' giant eyes allow it to see extremely well, even in the dark.
31:32But its prey is well camouflaged.
31:37The Loris can only see the insect when it moves.
32:01But this time, the Slow Loris lives up to its name.
32:20The small primate is about 25 centimeters long, and its long fingers are perfectly adapted
32:39to grip onto branches.
32:43They are not as good for catching prey.
32:46They are not as good as the
32:52ano.
32:52It's also called Ohgdlaman.
33:25Finally, the loris is the original slow food connoisseur.
33:55These resourceful insects establish highly organized communities and constantly expand
34:17their territory.
34:20Each ant colony can consist of more than 100 individual nests, spread out across several
34:26different trees.
34:28They're now building a new nest, and the construction work is impressive.
34:40Several worker ants use their mandibles to fold over the edge of a leaf.
34:52Others bring the larva.
34:55The workers pull the leaves closer and closer together.
35:00If some ants can't reach, they climb on others.
35:11Then the larvae play their part.
35:15The ant taps the tip of the larvae with its antennae until it begins to secrete a thin silk thread.
35:29The larvae is then moved back and forth like a loom.
35:50Unsurprisingly, this species is known as the weaver ant.
35:58The net grows denser and denser.
36:04Eventually, it is so dense that it can repel water.
36:16A structural masterpiece few animals can achieve.
36:25Some of the trees that weaver ants colonize are more than 500 years old.
36:33The Annamite Mountains lie along the border between Laos and Vietnam.
36:39The region is home to one of Asia's largest contiguous forested areas.
36:47And it's also home to an amazing diversity of species.
36:52Scientists have identified 32 reptiles here that aren't found anywhere else.
36:58And that's just the reptiles.
37:02The treetops are home to a highly unusual and truly unique mammal.
37:17With its sharp claws and soft fur, it looks like a mixture of a bear, a cat, and a primate.
37:28It's called a binturong.
37:30And it is hungry.
37:34Binturongs make their homes in the trees.
37:38Yet their size suggests that it is not the ideal habitat.
37:52Fortunately, they have prehensile tails, which provide a measure of safety high above the ground.
38:05This binturong seems particularly timid, for a heartbreaking reason.
38:17The animal spent 14 years trapped in a tiny cage.
38:22It has missed out on crucial years to grow its instincts and abilities.
38:30Years after it was freed, it finally began climbing again.
38:38Their unusual appearance has turned binturongs into popular, decorative objects, which are
38:43displayed in a range of venues across Asia, including hotel lobbies.
38:52Fortunately, local authorities and animal conservationists are often able to rescue these animals.
39:03Vietnam's wildlife faces danger throughout the country.
39:07The Annamite Mountain Range is considered the safest refuge here.
39:14Pumat National Park, in particular, is protected by a large, concerted effort organized by environmental groups,
39:21international researchers, and local rangers, who have joined forces to fight poaching
39:27and work for the survival of the animals.
39:33Their efforts are paying off.
39:40A familiar face appears out of the undergrowth.
39:44It's the young pangolin from the sanctuary.
39:50The animal has grown substantially, and now roams the forests independently at night.
40:03A weaver ant colony lies nearby.
40:15Pangolins have terrible eyesight.
40:18They use their much stronger sense of smell to find food.
40:27By now, the young animal has also learned to climb trees.
40:42The ants immediately notice the approaching danger.
40:45There's nothing wrong with their eyesight, and their sense of smell is similarly well-developed.
40:51The warning spreads rapidly.
40:54An ant army prepares to defend the colony, mandibles at the ready.
41:02The pangolin is singularly unimpressed by the defensive formations.
41:10The scaly anteater's tongue is longer than its body, and cuts through the lines of ants again and again.
41:19The ants try to break through the pangolin's defenses and get under the scales, but there is no way through.
41:27The pangolin's belly is protected by leathery skin.
41:31The pangolin is also able to close its nostrils and eyes.
41:37It advances efficiently, decimating the ant nest.
41:42A single pangolin can consume up to 200,000 ants a day, or 70 million a year.
41:54A weaver ant colony can consist of around half a million ants.
41:59An assault by a pangolin can do serious damage to a colony, but it will eventually recover.
42:09Pangolins will usually target a range of different nests and colonies in the course of a night.
42:20Back on the ground, the pangolin laps up a few survivors.
42:37The young Sunda pangolin has settled into its newfound freedom well.
42:42But its future in North Vietnam's land of the mountain forests is anything but certain.
42:48Vietnam's animal populations face a range of challenges as they attempt to survive the constant encroachment of humans.
43:07Not all of them will be successful.
43:13And yet, even now, dozens of previously unknown species are discovered in remote areas every year.
43:28Vietnam's natural world may still have more surprises in store.
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