Wildlife of Lao PDR: 1999 Status Report - IUCN

Eld’s Deer footprint, Dong Khanthung PNBCA, July 1998. This
fresh imprint was left by an animal from the last known population
in Lao PDR, estimated to number fewer than 20 individuals. The
race concerned, Cervus eldii siamensis, may be close to global extinction.
B. L. Stuart / WCS.
Red Muntjac, Nam Theun Extension PNBCA, August 1998. One
of four species of muntjac known to occur in Lao PDR, this species
is the only one widespread across tropical Asia. It is easily distinguished
by its red-brown pelage including the upperside of the tail.
W. G. Robichaud / WCS and IUCN.
Large Mammals
Muntjac antlers, the recently-described Large-antlered (left) and
the widespread Red. Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA, February 1994.
T. D. Evans / WCS.
Large-antlered Muntjac, Ban Lak (20), Bolikhamxai
Province, March 1997. This species was first found
in 1993 and is known only from Lao PDR, Cambodia
and Vietnam. W. G. Robichaud / WCS.
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