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Last week, Vietnamese news on Phapluattp.vn reported that a teacher in a remote part of Vietnam’s Central Highlands had encountered a group of poachers on their way to sell a grey-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea). After explaining that poaching was illegal, he managed to convince them to hand over the animal so that it could […]
Teacher in remote area sets great example for wildlife protection Read More »
Last week Vietnamese news on Dantri.com.vn reported the heart-rending case of a five-year-old boy who lost both his arms after being badly bitten by a bear at his uncle’s farm.
A brutal reminder of the grave risks of bear farming Read More »
Yesterday, Vietnamese news on Thanhnien.vn reported that the Environmental Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security in cooperation with Dak Nong province’s police investigated and uncovered serious wildlife crimes at three locations in Dak Nong province.
Serious wildlife possession crimes uncovered in Dak Nong province Read More »
Vietnamese news on anninhthudo.vn reports that a fisherman in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam caught a ten kilogram green sea turtle on Monday and immediately reported it to the local authorities.
Green sea turtle released back into the ocean Read More »
This week Ha Tinh customs authorities stopped a man suspected of trafficking wildlife by motorbike on the way from the Cau Treo international border zone to the central city of Ha Tinh province. The driver managed to flee the scene but left behind his haul, which included more than 70 turtles.
Wildlife traffickers continue tricky tactics to evade authorities Read More »
Early yesterday morning, a Da Nang fisherman brought ashore a seal he had caught off the coast near Thanh Khe. Claiming the seal had torn his net and eaten his catch for the day, the man initially refused to release the seal and tried to demand compensation.
Seal released off the coast near Thanh Khe Read More »
Back in July, the Forest Protection Department in Thai Nguyen province confiscated several protected wildlife species that were being kept without permits at the Phuc Xuan – Hoi Nui Coc Eco-tourism resort. The rescued wildlife included some rare and precious species protected under Vietnamese law, including an Asiatic rock python, a pig-tailed macaque, and a
Local authorities stick to their wildlife protection mission despite the floods Read More »
Vietnamnews on VOV.vn reports that on August 10 Quang Ninh police intercepted a suspicious bus travelling along the highway towards Mong Cai, a city in Quang Ninh province. Over 106 kilograms of live king cobras were found. Police identified the wildlife as belonging to a passenger on the bus and none of the goods had
Local police make swift arrests as part of two big king cobra trafficking cases Read More »
On August 6 Thanhnien.com.vn reported that an ambulance with central Vietnamese license plates was chased by local police in southern Dong Nai province on the highway to Ho Chi Minh City. The ambulance was ultimately intercepted in Long Khanh and the drivers were unable to provide registration papers.
Ambulance used for suspicious purposes Read More »
Vietnamnews on Thethaovanhoa.vn reports that Customs authorities at Noi Bai International Airport recently discovered two people illegally transporting 50 kilograms of elephant ivory on a flight arriving from Russia. On August 5, the suspects and illegal products were transferred to police for further investigation.
Illegal elephant ivory continues to be trafficked into Vietnam Read More »
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