On Saturday, as part of our ongoing series of public awareness activities, we hosted two wildlife trade exhibits at Hoa Binh Park (Hanoi) and Saigon Zoo (Ho Chi Minh City). The educational exhibits focused on the threats faced by Vietnam’s wildlife and encouraged participants to take an active role in wildlife protection. Hundreds of people […]
We had a fun weekend at ENV, with plenty of events to keep us busy! Read More »
During his visit to Tanzania earlier this month, U.S. President Barack Obama took the historic step of signing an executive order to combat wildlife trafficking.
President Obama supports the global fight to combat wildlife trafficking Read More »
Earlier this month, authorities in Khanh Hoa Province returned a 400 kilogram leatherback turtle to the sea after a man allegedly flipped it onto its back. Yet before being helped back into the ocean, the critically endangered reptile deposited a nest of approximately 100 eggs on the beach. Photo of a little leatherback turtle: Houston
On July 12, some 20 officers from police, customs and environmental agencies in seven Asian countries attended an Interpol meeting in Bangkok to consider ways to improve the enforcement of wildlife protection laws in the region, with a focus on protecting Asian “big cats”. The meeting was organized with assistance from USAID, the International Fund
Interpol meeting strengthens response to wildlife crime in Southeast Asia Read More »
Here at ENV, we’re already looking forward to the weekend! This Sunday, July 21, we will host a seminar for ENV’s Hanoi Wildlife Protection Volunteers Network at our new office as part of an ongoing series of Happy Friday for Wildlife campaign activities, which started back in April.
A “Happy Sunday” coming up for our Hanoi Wildlife Protection Volunteers! Read More »
For years, Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang, Vietnam has been renowned not only as an ideal destination for eco-tourism but also as the kingdom of the Red-shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix nemaeus).
Son Tra peninsula: The kingdom of a rare primate Read More »
Yesterday we were reminded of the risk to biological diversity from the trade of non-native species. Today we highlight the continuing threat to one of Vietnam’s endemic creatures. The fascinating Tam Dao salamander (Paramesotriton deloustali) is found only in Vietnam, but is now on the verge of extinction due to poaching for use in medicine and pet
Will our children ever witness Vietnam’s unique Tam Dao salamander? Read More »
Today, VietnamNet Bridge reminds us of the persistent threat to biodiversity from non-native species in Vietnam.
Breeding of harmful exotic species continues to threaten Vietnam’s biodiversity! Read More »
Early on the morning of July 8, a fisherman caught a rare seal in the Da Nang Sea.
Surprise: A rare seal caught and returned to Da Nang Sea Read More »
After collecting intelligence over the last month, Hanoi investigation police arrested a man on July 3 for wild cat trafficking (wild cats are protected under Vietnamese law).
Wild cat traffickers caught making ridiculous profits Read More »
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