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News Brief (E258, 04 April, 2008)

Top News

Two Leopard cats confiscated from Hanoi restaurant
On April 2, Hanoi Environmental Police working in cooperation with the Hanoi Forest Protection Department confiscated two Leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis) in a restaurant in Hanoi’s Dong Da district. (Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Thu_giu_2_con_meo_rung_nuoi_nhot_tai_quan_bia.pdf

Wolfram mine threatens biodiversity in Chu Mom Ray National Park
Chu Mon Ray National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in Kon Tum province, has long been famous for its biodiversity and as a popular tourist destination. However, the development of a Wolfram mine within the National Park is threatening the area. (Vietnamese version) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chu_Mom_Ray_lung_lay_boi_Volfram.html

The crying of the swift
In Nghe An province, numerous nets and traps used for catching swift have been observed in local fields. Local people have expressed their concern for the fate of the swifts as more and more are caught for the purpose of trade and to be consumed in restaurants. (Vietnamese version) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Tieng_khoc_chim_en.html

Bile from captive bears may be harmful to your health
Scientists have shown that that bile from captive bears may contain substances which could be harmful to humans’ health. There is also currently a controversial debate over whether 80 bears in Quang Ninh should be confiscated or tagged with microchips. (Vietnamese version) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Mat_gau_nuoi_co_the_gay_hai.pdf

First Vietnamese Bear Rescue Centre
The first ever Vietnamese Bear Rescue Centre will be opened at Tam Dao National Park on April 7, as a joint project of the Animals Asian Foundation and the National Forest Protection Department. At present, the centre has the capacity to feed and house up to 100 bears (Vietnamese version) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chuan_bi_khanh_thanh_Trung_tam_cuu_ho_gau.pdf

Vietnam house committee mulls over wild animal farming and trade
In a house committee meeting, discussions are currently taking place regarding whether protected animals should be allowed to be bred on farms and the third generation of offspring (F3) sold. Also being discussed are laws relating to genetic modification and its potential impact upon biodiversity as well as the sustainable development of natural ecosystems. (Vietnamese and English versions) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Vietnam_house_committee_mulls_bill_on_wild_animal_farming,_trade.html

http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chua_nen_luat_hoa_quan_ly_san_pham_bien_doi_gen.pdf

Le Minh Thao
Communications Officer
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
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