Endangered species

A number of turtle and tortoise species in Vietnam are listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, with their existence threatened by trade as exotic pets, hunting for food and habitat loss. … [Read more...] about Man caught with endangered turtles, tortoises, under house arrest

Local police found up to 127 tortoises with 101 listed as among rare and endangered species in Vietnam. The biggest weighs up to 32 kilos, while the smallest being around one kilo. The police then handed over 101 rare and endangered tortoises to the Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Biological Development of Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province. The police noted that this is the biggest-ever wild animal captivity case in the Central Highlands region so far. The police have continued investigating the case. … [Read more...] about Man prosecuted for keeping large number of rare tortoises

Fishermen rescue rare turtle in central Vietnam 200 rare turtles die on smugglers' boat heading from Malaysia to Vietnam A critically endangered sea turtle almost ended up on a drinking table in central Vietnam had it not been for a vigilant restaurant owner who noticed that it looked rare and informed authorities. … [Read more...] about Rare turtle returned to sea after escaping dining table in Vietnam

The animals had been kept by some households in Vu Quang and Duc Tho districts. The households then voluntarily handed over them to the authorities. The animals were provided with health checks before being sent to the national park. Over the past three years, dozens of households in Ha Tinh have given up more than 100 rare and endangered animals to Vu Quang National Park. … [Read more...] about Rare wild animals in Ha Tinh released back to the wild

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is expecting to attract investment in 65 tourism projects in Con Dao National Park. The provincial authorities committed that the development of projects have been considered cautiously to ensure the sustainable tourism development that respects the island’s ecosystem, said Director of the province’s Department of Tourism, Trinh Hang. … [Read more...] about Con Dao Island: Developing tourism tied with preservation of natural heritage