Hidden deep within Southeast Asia lies one of the world’s most mysterious and biologically rich regions, the Annamite Mountains. Stretching across Laos, Vietnam, and into northeastern Cambodia, this remote forest range has long remained largely unexplored. But a recent 2025 camera-trap survey, led by Fauna & Flora in collaboration with local and global partners, has offered a rare glimpse into the incredible biodiversity that thrives there.
Often referred to as the “Amazon of Asia,” the Annamites are home to some of the rarest animals on the planet, including the Annamite striped rabbit and the almost mythical saola. The newly released images not only showcase these remarkable creatures but also provide valuable insights into their behavior and habitats.
At the same time, this fragile ecosystem faces growing threats from deforestation and habitat loss, putting both wildlife and local communities at risk. Scroll down to explore the fascinating animals captured during the survey and discover what makes this region so unique.
#22 Stump-Tailed Macaque
A mother and baby stump-tailed macaques perch on a fallen tree. Distinguished by their short, hairless tail, stump-tailed macaques spend much of their time feeding on fallen fruit on the forest floor, though they are perfectly capable climbers.
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#23 Great Hornbill
More typically seen in flight, or feeding on fruit high in the forest canopy, great hornbills play a crucial role as seed dispersers. This and other hornbill species are sometimes called ‘barometers of biodiversity’ because the presence of these threatened birds is a strong indicator of a healthy forest.
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#28 Male Grey Peacock-Pheasant Displaying
A male peacock-pheasant attempts to impress watching females by flaunting his iridescent ocelli (eyespots) and strutting his stuff on the dance floor he has created among the forest leaf litter.
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