Education for Nature Vietnam
News Brief (E223, 7th July,2007)
Top News
Endangered Langurs thriving in Vietnam
On July 03, the world’s largest known population of Grey – shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus cinerea) was discovered in Quang Nam province in a joint survey by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Conservation International (CI). At least 116 individuals were observed, and the total population is estimated to exceed 180.
(English version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Scientists_find_endangered_grey.html
(Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Phat_hien_quan_the_vooc_cha_va_chan_xam.html
Pangolins confiscated in Hai Phong
On June 29, 60 pangolins found being transported in eleven cartons in a car were seized by Hong Bang district police.
(Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Thu_giu_60_con_tete.html
Dead Black-shanked douc langurs seized in Dak Lak province
Two Black-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nigripes) that had already been shot and disemboweled were seized by local Forest Protection Department officers while being transported in Dak Lak province.
(Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Bat_vu_van_chuyen_dong_vat_hoang_da.html
Macaque export business uncovered
A recent report has revealed that several firms successfully exported more than 2,000 long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) over the last few months, using fake documents to suggest animals had been bred in licensed farms in Vietnam.
(English version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Thanh_Nien_finds_monkey_business_in_export.html
(Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/Dau_la_xuat_xu_cua_hon_2000_con_khi_song_xuat_khau.html
20 million Vietnamese affected by desertification
On June 28, a national workshop held by the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development revealed that 20 million Vietnamese are currently affected by desertification. Four regions, including mountainous areas and central coastal areas were identified as being at particularly high risk.
(English version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/National_plan_tackles_desertification.html
(Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_223/20_trieu_nguoi_Vn_bi_anh_huong_boi_sa_mac_hoa.html
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