Attapeu Province in Laos – Rugged, wild, scenic and difficult to get around, the Attapeu/Sekong region harbors many rare animal species. Tigers aren’t uncommon, and there’s rumored to be either Javan or Sumatran rhino near the Cambodian border. A recently discovered trout-like fish grows to 10kg in the Se Kong, and the Irrawaddy dolphin makes an occasional appearance in this river and the adjoining Se Kaman.
Attapeu Province
The districts close to the Vietnamese border contain thick jungle teeming with bird life; parrots, parakeets, bee-eaters and other colorful species are often seen. An Australian-financed dam on the Se Kaman threatens to inundate pristine river valleys but will provide hydroelectric power for developing infrastructure. As in many areas in the south, districts close to the Vietnamese border are rumored to be clear-cut zones for Vietnamese logging operations.
Attapeu Province
