DEPARTMENT OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
Functions and
tasks:
To investigate the fauna in various areas of
To develop and implement the strategies for management,
conservation and sustainable use of national biodiversity resources.
To study biology and ecology of rare and precious species for
their management and conservation.
Activities:
The Department has coordinated or participated in implementation of many
projects on biodiversity assessment and conservation in
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1980-1985: Vietnam-Russian cooperative
programme for baseline survey of wildlife in
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1981-1986: National research programme
52-01-02 for development of scientific background for rational utilization of
zoological resources in tropical forest ecosystems of
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1987-1990: National research programme
48C-01-02 for ecological study, conservation and restoration of highly
endangered mammals (Asian elephant, Sika deer, Musk deer, etc.).
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1990-1994: National research programme
KT-02 for biodiversity assessment and conservation in of
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1995-1997: Sectoral research programme
for captive breeding of civets (Binturong, Owston’s palm civet, Large indian civet) and tigers.
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1998-2000: Sectoral research programme
for captive breeding of precious and endangered species (Musk deer, Owston’s
palm civet, Black bear, Malaysian Bear).
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2001 -2005: Sectoral research project
for biodiversity re-assessment of protected areas and recommendation for
improvement of
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2006: Sectoral research project for
ecological study and conservation of Sao la (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) in
Cooperation:
Department of
Vertebrate Zoology has collaboration with various overseas
organizations/agencies in biodiversity investigation, research and conservation
aspects.
Head of department:
Senior researcher, Assoc. Prof., PhD. Nguyen Xuan Dang.
Tel: +84-4-37562810; +84-(0)913312431. Email: dangnx@fpt.vn
Vice head of department: Senior researcher,
PhD. Dang Ngoc Can.
Tel: +84-4-37562810
Staffs:
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Position |
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Specialty |
Work phone |
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Email |
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Nguyen Quang Truong |
Researcher |
PhD. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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Nguyen Truong Son |
Researcher |
MSc. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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Ngo Xuan Tuong |
Researcher |
MSc. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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Doan Van Kien |
Researcher |
MSc. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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Trinh Viet Cuong |
Researcher |
BSc. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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Nguyen Xuan Nghia |
Researcher |
BSc. |
Zoology
and biodiversity conservation |
04
7562810 |
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