The Facebook page lists the names of the species of wild animals and animal parts along with prices and contact numbers. Those who want to buy these animals or parts could call a number, join a chat, or post comments.
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Freshwater Dolphin Day to be marked today
“Last year’s dolphin survey results saw us bend the curve for the Mekong’s Irrawaddy dolphins – the 20-year decline finally swung upwards with a first-ever increase.”
Village Fishermen Near Laos’ Don Sahong Dam Report Smaller Catches
One of five planned Lao dams on the Mekong’s main stream, integral to Laos’ strategy of becoming Southeast Asia’s power-exporting “battery,” is already proving to have devastating environmental and social impacts.
Expert Commentary on the ‘Review of Design Changes Made for the Xayaburi Hydropower Project’
Report draws out key points and discusses their implications for Xayaburi and other dams under construction or consideration on the lower Mekong mainstream and within the region.
Dam Development Is ‘Silencing’ the Mekong River
As the first dam on the Lower Mekong begins operations, a major turning point for the ecological well being of the basin is occurring, as well as for the millions of river-dependent people affected.
Vietnamese plaintiffs to fight dismissal of FPG case
Conglomerate paid the Vietnamese government US$500 million after admitting that its dumping of toxic waste into the sea 3 years ago caused ecological damage, but fishermen and families affected have received nothing.
MONRE to survey Mekong Delta’s subsidence
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to establish a monitoring system and conduct full inspections of land subsidence in the Mekong Delta provinces between 2020 and 2025.
Thai police arrest ‘kingpin’ in Asian wildlife trafficking
The Vietnamese national is alleged to be a kingpin in Asia’s illegal trade in endangered species, dealing a blow to a family-run syndicate that smuggles elephant ivory, rhino horn and tiger parts to Chinese and Vietnamese dealers.