Does the Goral (Naemorhedus) Inhabit Laos or Vietnam?

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Published: Dec 28, 2012

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Gary J. Galbreath
Geology Department, Field Museum, Chicago, IL, USA (Corresponding author). E-mail: gjg853@northwestern.edu. Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
John C. Mordacq
Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
J. W. Duckworth
6 Stratton Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BS, UK.
Joséphine Lesur
Département des Collections, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France.

Abstract

The goral (Naemorhedus) is sometimes taken as part of the fauna of Laos or Vietnam. We review relevant opinions and evidence, past and present, and conclude that the goral has not been biologically documented in either country. We encourage conservation personnel to be attentive to potential specimens, camera-trap records, or direct sightings.

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Vol. 58 (2012)
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