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Vietnam called for efforts and engagement of all countries in dealing with plastic pollution and ocean waste during the opening of the 25th Intergovernmental Meeting of the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (IGM 25) on September 8.
The final round and award ceremony of the “Youth for Climate Innovation” contest was held on September 28, honouring remarkable initiatives for the climate created by young Vietnamese people.
Un séminaire en ligne sur la possession illégale d'animaux sauvages comme animaux de compagnie a eu lieu le 28 septembre à Hanoï.
There's new hope for the worldâs most endangered turtle Andrea Smith Swinhoeâs softshell turtle is on the brink of extinction © WCS Vietnam There's good news for the worldâs most endangered turtle, because the capture of a female in Vietnam means that at least one male and one female Swinhoeâs softshell turtle are now known to exist. The female (Rafetus swinhoei) was captured on 22 October in Dong Mo Lake in Hanoi, and the male lives at Suzhou Zoo in China. Authorities believe there is at least one more turtle - also known as the Yangtze giant softshell turtle and Ho...
Hopes for most endangered turtle after discovery of female in Vietnam lake Damian Carrington Environment editor The last known male giant Swinhoe’s softshell turtle is no longer alone on the planet after the discovery of a female of his species in Vietnam. The female 86kg (13 stone) turtle was found in Dong Mo lake, in Hanoi’s Son Tay district, and captured for genetic testing in October. DNA tests have nowconfirmed the animal is a Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, ( Rafetus swinhoei), the most endangered turtle in the world. Another turtle estimated to weigh 130kg was sighted...