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Wildlife conservation NGOs call for end to wild birds trade

Representatives of 10 Vietnamese and international non-profit organisations working in nature and wildlife conservation have sent a petition to the Prime Minister to stop the trade of wild birds nationwide.

Mekong Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants

The number of species of wild birds, fish, and plants in the Cuu Long River (Mekong) Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.

Thua Thien Hue takes measures to protect wild birds

Authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have issued an order to protect wild birds after a large amount of birds moved to settle in residential areas.

 

Bird trade escalating in VN: study

Viet Nam’s sizeable trade in wild birds is going unchecked and could harm wild populations if not managed, a new study by wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC warns.

Rangers: wild bird sales must be stopped

 VietNamNet Bridge – A market located at the junction of highways 62 and N2 in Thạnh Hoa Township of the southern province of Long An has long been known as a market for wild birds.

'Wild birds may spread flu virus'

 Migratory birds may be spreading viruses that cause bird flu around the world, say scientists.