Threatened Species in the Nam Ha NBCA, Laos

Over 22 endangered mammal species have been observed in Nam Ha NPA including clouded leopard, tiger and black-cheeked crested gibbon, one of the rarest gibbon species. There are small populations of gaur, Asian elephant and possibly a unique mutiny species. Some threats to wildlife are the harvest of timber resources and NTFPs and the hunting of wildlife for food.