On March 14th, a short video showing two spotted deer playing, posted on the official fanpage of Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh), went viral on social media, attracting nearly 800,000 views and over 21,000 interactions.
In the video , two sika deer are playfully frolicking. They stand on their hind legs and vigorously wave their front legs at each other. Many viewers were curious about this behavior, suggesting the two animals were "fighting."
Mr. Do Hong Hai, Deputy Director of the Center for Environmental Education and Services, Cuc Phuong National Park, said that the individuals in the video are spotted deer - a species currently being conserved in Cuc Phuong.
"The individual deer in the herd often play together as shown in the video, and this is not a dangerous act of aggression," Mr. Hai said.
A video of two spotted deer playing together has gone viral on social media.
After receiving care in rescue programs, these individuals are released into a nearly 200-hectare semi-wild enclosure to gradually adapt to their natural environment before being returned to the forest.
This area is only open to visitors who purchase tickets and are accompanied by a guide to ensure visitor safety, maintain forest security, and avoid harming the animals.
Cuc Phuong National Park covers more than 22,200 hectares and is located across three provinces: Ninh Binh , Thanh Hoa, and Phu Tho (formerly Hoa Binh). For six consecutive years, from 2019 to 2024, Cuc Phuong has been honored by the World Travel Awards as "Asia's Leading National Park".
Photo/Video: Cuc Phuong National Park