We are accustomed to reading depressing stories about how man’s encroachment of forest land is driving numerous species out of existence and how this reduction in biodiversity will have dire consequences for us. For a change, here is some good news on this subject. Sheetal Kumari reports that: “in a remote Vietnamese forest, a tiny animal has returned. The silver-backed chevrotain, also called the two-tone mouse deer, was recently seen again after being lost for nearly 30 years. Its quiet return has sparked new hope among wildlife experts and conservationists.
What is the silver-backed chevrotain?
The animal is no larger than a rabbit. It has silver-grey fur, a russet head, white patches and thin legs. Though it may look like a deer, it is not one. Chevrotains are hoofed mammals and are known for being shy and hard to spot.
The species lives in forests and hides well from humans. However, hunting traps and habitat loss had pushed it to the edge. Until recently, experts feared it was extinct.”
Conservationists now say that there could be more good news coming in the years ahead:
“The silver-backed chevrotain was last seen in the early 1990s. Its recent return shows that other species may still survive in remote forests. Experts say stopping the use of snares is key. These traps threaten not just the chevrotain, but many animals and birds found only in the Greater Annamites.
Andrew Tilker, also from Global Wildlife Conservation, highlighted the role of local people. Their help was vital in locating the right area. He said working with communities can help find other lost species.”
If you read the full story on Moneycontrol you will see the footage from the hidden cams in the forest which detected the Tiny Hoofed Mouse Deer and took 2K photos of this shy animal.
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