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Poachers imprisoned for killing rare langurs
The Con Cuong district People’s Court in Nghe An has sentenced five local poachers to a total of 13 years and six months in prison for violating regulations on protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.
Several rare animals rescued in January
VietNamNet Bridge – The Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) said on February 21 that 19 wild animals of rare and threatened species were rescued from illegal traders and trappers, and subsequently released back into nature in January.
A little music goes a long way with langurs
VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thanh Tu, 54, a former commanding officer of the Ca Roong border post in the central province of Quang Binh’s Tuyen Hoa District, is known far and wide as a discoverer and protector of langurs.
Rare animals released to nature in central Quang Binh
VietNamNet Bridge – Phong Nha Ke National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has announced the release of six rare mammals and two turtles.
Illegal hunting of sea turtles runs rampant
VietNamNet Bridge – Even though sea turtles are listed on the endangered species list and are in urgent need of protection, many Vietnamese fishermen capture these rare animals for the big profits to be made.
Scientists find new plant cures to save rare animals
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese scientists have discovered 46 medicinal plant species and remedies that may be able to replace endangered wildlife products used to cure diseases.
One million Vietnamese children malnourised
Around one million Vietnamese children currently suffer from malnutrition, causing thousands of deaths.
Online wild animal trading still out of control in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – The illegal trading of rare animals online has become more popular in Vietnam and is now out of control.
