The 31-year-old man confessed that he was hired by a person to transport the cobra from Trang Bom district to a market in Vinh Tan commune, Vinh Cuu district for 200,000 VND (8.67 USD). … [Read more...] about Legal proceedings commenced against endangered animal protection violators
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Chile rejects iron mine to protect penguins
"We are not against economic development or projects that are necessary for the country's growth, but they must offer adequate solutions for the impact they will have." … [Read more...] about Chile rejects iron mine to protect penguins
High cost to wildlife from shark nets protecting S.Africa beaches
"They're a passive system that has been put in the water and everything that puts its head in that net dies," said Bernardis, who quit a teaching job to bring tourists face-to-face with sharks and set the record straight about the fish. … [Read more...] about High cost to wildlife from shark nets protecting S.Africa beaches
Heartwarming ad to reduce rhino horn consumption takes flight in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) – Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has launched an emotional commercial for air travellers of flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in the hope of reducing demand for rhino horn in Vietnam which will help to ultimately end the poaching of rhinos in Africa. The short ad, titled “When I Grow Up”, will play on passenger screens on all Vietnam Airlines flights as well as in premium airline lounges across the country. It features Vietnamese primary school children sharing their big dreams for the future. A little boy at the end of the story awakens the compassion and national pride of Vietnamese adults by urging them to stop using rhino horn. “Our rhino horn reduction commercial will run consecutively for a six-month period starting January 2021,” said HSI Vietnam country director Tham Hong Phuong. “By reaching the targeted demographic of mostly affluent air travellers with our tailored campaign messages, we … [Read more...] about Heartwarming ad to reduce rhino horn consumption takes flight in Vietnam
Fresh carcass of large tiger found in central Vietnam house
They found a large tiger, weighing over 250 kg, lying on the floor. Its hind legs were bound with chains and blood was oozing from its mouth. The police suspect that a large boiler nearby was being used to cook animal bones. … [Read more...] about Fresh carcass of large tiger found in central Vietnam house