Author: Lois Lippold

Protecting the Douc Langur

Scientific Studies and Research Projects

For the last eleven years, the DLF has been supporting a trained staff of Vietnamese biologists and botanists who have been compiling field observations on the doucs diet throughout the year.  This study of feeding ecology is providing the first ever study of food items utilized by all members of the group. Our botanist has…
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The Douc Langur Foundation

Douc Langurs are among the most beautiful and endangered primates in the world.  They are only found in three countries in the world:  Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Like so many primates worldwide, poaching, trapping and illegal trade are threatening their survival in all three countries.  This situation exists for many reasons but most significant are…
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Our Mission

The Douc Langur Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c3) conservation, research and education organization dedicated to protecting the Douc Langur and their wild habitat to ensure that doucs will survive in their home range for future generations.

Where we work

Where We Work Vietnam Cambodia Laos The DLF supports projects carried out in the forests of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. At the present time, we are supporting projects at Son Tra Nature Reserve, Vietnam and Chu Mom Ray National Park, Vietnam.  As our success and finances grow we intend to support projects in nature reserves,…
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Education

The DLF with the support of United States Fish and Wildlife Service has been active in the training of rangers and local people in protection, monitoring and law enforcement activities. Poaching, hunting and illegal trade are a constant threat to all endangered animals in Vietnam and the douc is no exception. We believe that trained…
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