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The giant ibis, recognised as one of the world's most endangered bird species, has found a vital sanctuary in Cambodia.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (Feb 18, 2025)
Two giant ibises and one banteng were killed by poachers earlier this week in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary (KPWS) and Cheb Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) in northwestern Cambodia's Preah Vihear province, said a joint statement.
PHNOM PENH: A newly released biodiversity camera trap study has confirmed that Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary remains a crucial habitat for large wild ungulates – a diverse group of large mammals primarily distinguished by their hooves.
THE Wildlife Conservation Society documented in April the poisoning in Cambodia of three critically endangered giant ibises for the wading bird’s meat.
NANCHANG, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- A total of 15.46 million mu (about 1 million hectares) of afforestation has been completed across 11 provinces and municipalities along the Yangtze River Economic Belt so far this year, a National Forestry and Grassland Administration official said on Wednesday.
Sichuan: The Giant Panda National Park, one of China’s first national parks to be set up chiefly for a single species, will be officially established before the end of the year, Central China Television reported over the weekend.
BEIJING (Global Times): Forty years after China joined the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the country has made enormous efforts to make sure 85 per cent of key protected wildlife are under effective protection, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration (SFGA) said Thursday (April 8), vowing to eradicate outmoded habits of consuming wild animals, as well as ban their illegal trade.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Six Cambodian outstanding conservationists were recognised as “Mekong Conservation Heroes” by the Wonders of the Mekong project for their environmental activities have received awards for their work in protecting endangered species including the Irrawaddy dolphin, Mekong giant catfish, and giant softshell turtle, as well as outreach and community-based efforts to protect Cambodia’s globally significant forests and fisheries.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): A Sambo Wildlife Sanctuary biodiversity monitoring and research team were on November 22 excited to report the presence of 48 lesser adjutant nests, with 68 adult birds and their chicks confirmed living in the Mekong flooded forest habitat.
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BEIJING (Xinhua): China's State Council Information Office Friday (Oct 8) issued a white paper (full text) to introduce the country's actions on biodiversity conservation and share its achievements in the sector.
BEIJING (Global Times): Panda-lovers now have a new place outside the Chengdu breeding centre to adore the loveable creature - the Qinling Panda Breeding Research Center in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Chinese scientists are developing a face recognition technology for golden snub-nosed monkeys, an indigenous species on China’s top protection list living in the Qinling Mountains.
CHINA, April 22 (China Daily/ANN) - President Xi Jinping inspected poverty alleviation work in Shaanxi province on Tuesday amid the nation's efforts to overcome the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and improve people's livelihoods.
