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An Australian female scientist’s discovery of a strange frog species in Vietnam
has surprised many Vietnamese scientists.
An Australian female scientist’s discovery of a strange frog species in Vietnam
has surprised many Vietnamese scientists.
Vu
Ngoc Thanh, who has spent 30 years on biology studies at the Biology Museum of
the University of Natural Sciences under the Hanoi National University, said:
“I have never seen the vampire flying frog that the Australian scientist Jodi
Rowley discovered in the south, though I have been to this area many times. The
frogs live in small water puddles in tree’s cavities, and therefore, it is very
difficult to see them.
Ngoc Thanh, who has spent 30 years on biology studies at the Biology Museum of
the University of Natural Sciences under the Hanoi National University, said:
“I have never seen the vampire flying frog that the Australian scientist Jodi
Rowley discovered in the south, though I have been to this area many times. The
frogs live in small water puddles in tree’s cavities, and therefore, it is very
difficult to see them.
Why was the discovery
not made by a native person?
not made by a native person?
In
biology, like in all sciences, there is no concept of borders, territories and
countries. All are common to the human kind.
biology, like in all sciences, there is no concept of borders, territories and
countries. All are common to the human kind.
Vietnam
has opened its doors 20 years ago, and
the scientific cooperation with foreign countries has been strengthened.
Therefore, the discovery of an Australian scientist in Vietnam should be seen
as a normal thing. Vietnamese scientists also make similar discoveries in Laos.
has opened its doors 20 years ago, and
the scientific cooperation with foreign countries has been strengthened.
Therefore, the discovery of an Australian scientist in Vietnam should be seen
as a normal thing. Vietnamese scientists also make similar discoveries in Laos.
The forests in
Vietnam have been severely damaged. How come new species can still be found?
Vietnam have been severely damaged. How come new species can still be found?
These
living beings do not have the capability to move far. They do not need large
forests to live like elephants and tigers. They will still survive until
natural forest exists. This shows Vietnam’s
biodiversity.
living beings do not have the capability to move far. They do not need large
forests to live like elephants and tigers. They will still survive until
natural forest exists. This shows Vietnam’s
biodiversity.
We
sometimes joke that there is nothing more to research in northern forests,
because there is no more forest. However, in fact, a lot of new species have
been found in the north in the past few years. while in the US, for example, no
new species has been found in the US ver the past 20 years.
sometimes joke that there is nothing more to research in northern forests,
because there is no more forest. However, in fact, a lot of new species have
been found in the north in the past few years. while in the US, for example, no
new species has been found in the US ver the past 20 years.
Can this be explained
by the fact that the US has a large and powerful force of scientists, who have
already found everything in the US, while Vietnam does not have qualified
scientists and they still cannot find all the species living in Vietnam?
by the fact that the US has a large and powerful force of scientists, who have
already found everything in the US, while Vietnam does not have qualified
scientists and they still cannot find all the species living in Vietnam?
We
have to admit our weak points in researching biodiversity. The species live in
Vietnam, but they have been discovered by foreigners.
have to admit our weak points in researching biodiversity. The species live in
Vietnam, but they have been discovered by foreigners.
In
2008, my Vietnamese and German colleagues and I discovered a species of frog
living in small puddles in tree cavities, and I called it Ech Cay Quyet. Quyet
is the name of an old student of mine, who has made big contribution to the
biodiversity preservation in Vietnam.
2008, my Vietnamese and German colleagues and I discovered a species of frog
living in small puddles in tree cavities, and I called it Ech Cay Quyet. Quyet
is the name of an old student of mine, who has made big contribution to the
biodiversity preservation in Vietnam.
In
fact, we have many problems, from the bad management mechanism to the lack of
enthusiasm.
fact, we have many problems, from the bad management mechanism to the lack of
enthusiasm.
How areVietnamese
scientists rewrded when they discover a new species?
scientists rewrded when they discover a new species?
Nothing,
though they have to spend time, money and can even be physically injured during
the scientific research. It sometimes takes scientists 10 years or even more to
complete the research process. But they only get one million dong for every
article published in scientific journals.
though they have to spend time, money and can even be physically injured during
the scientific research. It sometimes takes scientists 10 years or even more to
complete the research process. But they only get one million dong for every
article published in scientific journals.
Vietnam has carried
out a lot of surveys on the biodiversity of natural reserves and national
parks, right?
out a lot of surveys on the biodiversity of natural reserves and national
parks, right?
Not
really. It is true that there are many such projects, especially when we
prepare to set up sanctuaries or national parks. However, the works are simply
just to list the already known species or to come to the conclusion that there
exists areas where some species live. We need
scientists who have deep knowledge in specific fields.
really. It is true that there are many such projects, especially when we
prepare to set up sanctuaries or national parks. However, the works are simply
just to list the already known species or to come to the conclusion that there
exists areas where some species live. We need
scientists who have deep knowledge in specific fields.
For
example, Jodi Rowley, who discovered the vampire flying frog, specializes
amphibian-reptile studies, particularly in frogs in South East Asia. Meanwhile,
most of the Vietnamese scientists try do to everything. They seem to know many
things in many fields, but in truth, they do not have deep knowledge in any.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to discover a new species.
example, Jodi Rowley, who discovered the vampire flying frog, specializes
amphibian-reptile studies, particularly in frogs in South East Asia. Meanwhile,
most of the Vietnamese scientists try do to everything. They seem to know many
things in many fields, but in truth, they do not have deep knowledge in any.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to discover a new species.
Source: Tien phong
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