Is Vietnam the safe haven for wild birds?
Vietnam, a nation adorned with breathtaking jungles, towering mountains, and sprawling wetlands, is truly a paradise for many avian species. Over 900 bird species flit through its diverse ecosystems, from the hornbill’s cacophonous call echoing through the lush rainforests to the graceful dance of the cranes in wetland sites. However, this vibrant tapestry faces a […]
Thua Thien Hue: 50 Restaurants pledged not to sell bushmeat
The Forest Protection Department of Thua Thien Hue province coordinated with WildAid Vietnam and CHOICE Not-for-Profit Company to implement activities to check wildlife violations at 50 restaurants in the province. All restaurants have signed pledges to protect wildlife and say “No” to the consumption of bushmeat. Restaurant inspection activities and pledge signing The Forest Protection […]
Pangolins and Traditional medicine in Vietnam
Pangolins, the enigmatic animals with their armored scales and elusive behavior, have long been a part of Asian culture, specifically in the field of Traditional medicine. However, their fate hangs in the balance as demand for their meat and scales continues to rise, mostly due to misinformation on their “healing properties” stemming from Traditional medicine. […]
Over 9000 sea turtles did not return to lay eggs in Vietnam
Sea turtles, the so-called “ancient mariners” of the ocean, have been navigating the seas for millions of years. In Vietnam, these magnificent creatures face both peril and promise. Let’s delve into their world, exploring their significance, the challenges they encounter, and the conservation efforts aimed at safeguarding their future. Declining Populations The once-abundant sea turtle […]
‘Aphrodisiac’ of the ocean: how sea cucumbers became gold for organised crime
Overfishing and smuggling of this crucial animal are affecting biodiversity and the livelihood of local fishers in Sri Lanka A sea cucumber in a marine protected area in Lakshadweep union territory, a group of small islands off the south-west coast of India. Photograph: Jafer Hisham It’s after sunset in Jaffna when Anthony Vigrado dives into the […]
Selling wild animals on Facebook, a younger is fined 2 million VND
The Nam Dong District Forest Protection Department has just sanctioned an administrative violation of 2 million VND for an individual for illegally advertising and keeping wild animals in captivity. Pictures for sale of wild animals on the social network Facebook. Image. KLH. On April 8, the Forest Protection Department of Thua Thien – Hue province […]
De-trapping wild animals in nature reserve in Quang Tri
Many kinds of illegal animal traps in Bac Huong Hoa nature reserve (Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province) threaten wild animals. Therefore, the forest protection force must regularly organize long-term patrols in areas with high biodiversity and primeval forests to find and destroy animal traps. Officials of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve remove animal traps. […]
Dong Nai: Arresting the subject of hunting wild animals in Cat Tien National Park
On April 11, the Forest Protection Department of Dong Nai province said that it had just arrested a subject of hunting wild animals in the special-use forest area managed by Cat Tien National Park. Specifically, around 7 a.m. on April 10, the rangers of Ta Lai Forest Protection Station and Doi Doi Forest Protection Station […]
Rescue of a rare Chinese pangolin by aircraft
A citizen discovered a rare Chinese pangolin on the street and reported it to authorities. Rescuers were forced to fly this man to the rescue center. Cuc Phuong National Park announced on April 1 that the unit has recently successfully rescued a rare Chinese pangolin in collaboration with the Vietnam Wildlife Conservation Center. Earlier, a […]
Rescuing 59 endangered big-headed turtles
Hundreds of big-headed turtles, which are listed as highly endangered in the Red Book, were apprehended and confiscated from unlawful transit. The leader of Pu Mat National Park said on April 6 that the unit had just cooperated with the Wildlife Conservation Center in Vietnam to receive and rescue 59 big-headed turtles. All of the […]
