②Ba Ho, Khanh Hoa Province
A valley region north of Nha Trang, where dense forest covers the surrounding hills despite the relatively low elevation.
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Near the entrance leading to the river mouth, the river is broad and the current gentle. Protection from the intense tropical sun is essential (2 May 2012).
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A scenic recreational area making full use of the natural terrain attracts large numbers of local visitors on weekends and holidays (2 May 2012).
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Lowland forests near urban areas are often the first to be lost to development, making this site an important refuge for tropical insects (2 May 2012).
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We searched for a rare Rapala species described from this locality, beating the surrounding vegetation in the hope of finding it, but with limited success (2 May 2012).
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Because the site is also a popular recreational area, cold drinks from the nearby kiosks provide welcome relief from the tropical heat (2 May 2012).
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