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Brief (E256, 21 March, 2008)
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Wildlife confiscated from the illegal trade
Recently, Quang Ninh authorities have confiscated more than four tons of wild animals including snakes, monitor lizards, turtles, tockays, and spot-necked cranes from a public bus which was on its way to Mong Cai (Quang Ninh province) from Ho Chi Minh city. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Thu_giu_tren_4_tan_DVHD.pdf
On March 12, a slaughtered tiger weighing more than 80kg was confiscated from a local house in Tuyen Quang province. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Phat_hien_vu_mua_ban_ho_trai_phep.pdf
On March 16, Ha Tinh authorities confiscated more than 160 pangolins weighing approximately 660kg while they were being illegally transported. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Thu_giu_gan_700kg_tete.pdf
Dugong slaughtered in Kien Giang province
Since the beginning of the year, up to ten dugongs stuck in fishing nets have been illegally slaughtered and traded by local residents in Phu Quoc Island District. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Dugong_vuong_luoi_bi_xe_thit_dem_ban.html
Elephant killed in Thanh Hoa province
While waiting to be transferred to Yok Don National Park, an elephant was killed and had its tusks stolen. After that, it was also butchered by local residents. Local authorities are conducting investigations to find out who is responsible. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Voi_bi_sat_hai_ai_chiu_trach_nhiem.pdf
New tockay species discovered in Vietnam
According to zoologist Ngo Van Tri, who has just discovered five new tockay species in Vietnam, the existence of another three new tockay species endemic to Vietnam will be announced in the near future. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/Lam_giay_khai_sinh_cho_than_lan.pdf
Xuan Thuy National Park – Safe home for bird species
Following a trip to Xuan Thuy National Park, home to more than 200 bird species, a reporter has described its rich biodiversity as well as efforts to preserve this area. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_256/VQG_Xuan_Thuy_Ngoi_nha_tru_an_an_toan_cho_chim_di_cu.pdf
Luu Thi Ngoc Anh
Communications Officer
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
N5. IF1, lane 192 Thai Thinh Str, Dong Da Dist, Hanoi
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