Top 5 features of animals to meet in Phu Quoc national park
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With a tropical climate, a long rainy season and many habitats, Phu Quoc National Park has a very diverse ecosystem including many species of organisms. There are some animals that are easy to see when you enter the forest in the rainy season.
RED TAILS PIT VIPER
The wet, high-coverage environment is an ideal place for the red-tailed viper to grow and develop. The most easily encountered areas are Tien Son Dinh mountain, Dien Tien mountain. They hide under the foliage, curl up in the branches, in the rock holes … green, or dark green color blends into nature, so it is difficult to detect. They are usually foraging and active at night. The main food is frogs, birds, small mammals… During the day they just bask in the sun or stand still. Unlike other snakes, they incubate their eggs in the womb and give birth.
This snake contains a toxin that disrupts blood clotting and is life-threatening. They are quite gentle, do not actively attack people, they are only dangerous when we accidentally step on them or reach with bare hand. Therefore, when we go to the forest, we must carefully observe the steps and handles. Go with an experienced person to detect and prevent timely.
SNAILS
Snails are slow-moving mollusks, they often eat leaves, flowers, and fruits that are completely harmless to humans. The common size of this species is from 4cm – 6cm. Many people find it interesting because it looks like a sea snail but lives in the forest. There are quite a few different types of snails in the National Park. Each species has a different shape.
TERMITE MOUND
Termites usually live in dry, easily drained places. It can be found almost anywhere in the high mountains in Phu Quoc National Park. It is easy to detect termite mounds ranging in size from half a meter to more than 3m, with 3-4 people hugging. Termites play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to decompose forest leaves and rotten wood. They reproduce very quickly and the nest structure is very complex. Each termite colony usually has only one queen that is larger than the others and is solely responsible for reproduction. Phu Quoc people often catch queen termites for food or use for medicine rice wine.
MILLIPEDE
Millipedes often cling to tree trunks or under wet soil. They are gentle, slow-moving species. When in danger, it will cobble into a circle that does not move. Or when they encounter predators or are harassed, they will release toxins Hydrochloric acid and hydrogen cyanu can be irritating to human skin. Their main food is flowers and forest fruits. If trekking in Phu Quoc National Park, you should observe every step, avoid stepping on them.
NEPHILA PILIPES SPIDERS
After each rain, spiders often spread webs everywhere in the forest, mainly forest spiders with the scientific name Nephila pilipes. This species is not poisonous, but if it bites, the pain is inevitable. To avoid accidentally bumping into its webs, we should observe closely. This species is very common, can be found anywhere in the National Park. In some areas people often hunt this spider for food.
Above are the top 5 animals that are easy to see in the National Park. In addition, there are many rarer species that reside in the National Park. If you have the opportunity to go with a local guide, you will get to see them up close. Check out some tours into the National Forest here.
