Sunda Pangolin
65% of youAbout as long as a baseball bat
Photo: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 3.0)
3 featured species · 3 habitat zones
Animals of Vietnam
Vietnam is a beautiful country where many amazing animals live in forests, rivers, and mountains. You can find friendly elephants, playful monkeys, and colorful birds. These animals help make Vietnam's natural places special and full of life. They are an important part of the world we share!
Featured Species
Habitat Zones
Rainforest
Vietnam's rainforests are lush, green places filled with tall trees and vines. They are home to many animals and plants found nowhere else.
Asian elephant, Indochinese tiger, Gibbon, Sun bear
Mountains
The mountains of Vietnam are majestic and often covered with misty clouds. They have diverse wildlife and are great spots for hiking.
Saola, Black bear, Macaque, Clouded leopard
Rivers
Vietnam's rivers flow through the land, providing water and home to many creatures. These waters can be wide and calm or fast and rushing.
Irrawaddy dolphin, Giant freshwater stingray, Mekong catfish, Water monitor
How Big Are They?
Each animal shown next to a 10-year-old (🧒) at true scale.
Vietnamese Large-antlered Muntjac
60% of youMuntjac
About the size of a medium dog
Red-shanked Douc
80% of youDouc
About as tall as a small child
Where to Spot Them
Sunda Pangolin
Look in: Southern Vietnam
Watch for: They are nocturnal creatures.
Vietnamese Large-antlered Muntjac
Look in: Central Vietnam
Watch for: They are very shy and elusive.
Red-shanked Douc
Look in: Northern and Central Vietnam
Watch for: They live in groups and are very social!
Cultural Connection
Many animals in Vietnam like the pangolin and muntjac are part of local folklore and are protected by conservation efforts.
Vocabulary
Vietnam's animals have unique traits you won't find anywhere else, like the red fur of the red-shanked douc, a colorful surprise!