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🐦FEWER NETS, MORE ROOM TO FLY! Good news for wild birds in Viet Nam! Following reports shared with ENV, forest protection teams in six localities - Hanoi, Hue, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, Ninh Binh, and Hai Phong - took action against illegal bird trapping sites.

💬 What do you think is the most effective way to protect wild birds? A. Tougher penalties for illegal trapping and trading. B. Cracking down on restaurants selling wild birds. C. Raising public awareness to reduce demand. D. Protecting natural habitats and migratory routes.

A court in Quang Tri Province has fined two defendants a combined VND 650 million (approximately $25,000) for their involvement in smuggling 676 monocled cobras from Thailand into Viet Nam. A third suspect, believed to own the shipment, fled and is now wanted by authorities.

A recent survey at Dakrong Nature Reserve in Quang Tri Province recorded 35 additional bird species, bringing the reserve’s total to 228. 🔗 Read more from Vietnam News: vietnamnews.vn/environment/1… -------------------------- #VietnamWildlife #BirdConservation #Biodiversity #ENVUS

Following a report from a member of the public to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, authorities subsequently confiscated 74 dead Chinese pond herons from the seller’s residence in Ninh Binh and fined her VND 10.5 million (approximately US$400) for advertising and selling wildlife.

Roaming in spacious habitats, playing, and foraging for food are simple experiences that should be part of a bear's life. We cannot give these bears back the years they have lost. But we can keep working toward a future where more bears get the chance to live beyond the cage.

Talk about a pawsitive Thursday! Three otters in Da Nang have been successfully transferred to Vinpearl Safari Nam Hoi An, according to the person who reported the transfer to ENV's Wildlife Crime Hotline. That’s three more little swimmers with a brighter future ahead! 🌿#ENV

Following a report from a concerned citizen to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, authorities in Hanoi confiscated more than 500 wild birds, mostly common snipes and Asian koels, and fined the seller VND 16 million (about US$610) for smuggling, trading, and possessing the birds.

FOLLOW THE MONEY. 🐘 Ivory jewelry may look like harmless accessories, but the money behind them fuels illegal wildlife trafficking and puts profits in the hands of criminals. Ivory is not fashion. It comes at the cost of elephants’ lives. #EndIvoryTrade #WildlifeCrime #ENVUS

A woman in Tay Ninh Province was fined VND 7.5 million (~$300) on October 7, 2026, for advertising wild birds online. But a fine is not always the end of the story. On October 22, ENV's follow-up check found that the reported advertisements had been removed.

Following reports from members of the public to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, authorities in several provinces and cities have dismantled illegal bird-trapping sites, removing hundreds of meters of trapping nets and thousands of glue-coated sticks used to trap birds.

SILENT WINGS 🕊️💔 Millions of wild and migratory birds are captured, trapped, and killed in Vietnam each year to meet demand for wild bird meat and other dishes. Behind this demand lies a threat to the birds that should be free to roam the skies. #SilentWings #EndWildlifeTrade

A LITTLE LOVE FOR OUR SCALY NEIGHBORS! Today, we’re celebrating these remarkable animals and the important role they play in nature. From turtles and tortoises to snakes and lizards, every reptile has something unique that makes our natural world a little more fascinating. 🌿

Three Asiatic black bears were voluntarily transferred in Hanoi and Hai Phong on October 19, marking the closure of two private bear-keeping facilities. The three bears will arrive at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre at Bach Ma National Park. #EndBearFarming #BearBileTrade #ENV

Every year, migratory birds travel vast distances in search of food and places to rest. But for many, the journey ends in nets, traps, and wildlife markets. Wild birds should be free to complete their journeys - not become victims of hunting and consumption.

A restaurant in Hanoi was fined a total of VND 65 million (approximately US$2,500) for two violations, one of which was advertising wildlife on its website without legal documentation. #WildlifeCrime #WildlifeProtection #EndWildlifeTrade #ENV

For bears kept in captivity for their bile, leaving a cage is only the beginning. Years of confinement leave lasting physical and psychological scars. Even after arriving at specialized sanctuaries, many bears require years of rehabilitation.

Each migration season is a reminder of the remarkable journeys wild birds make across countries and continents - and the importance of protecting the places they depend on along the way. #WildBirds #MigratoryBirds #WildlifeCrime #ENV #WildlifeConservation

To us, the wild is a place where animals can roam freely, where forests are full of life, and where every creature has a place in the natural world. 🐾💚 But the wild can mean something different to everyone. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! #SpeakUp #TheWildIs #ENVUS

BEAR BILE FARMING IS CRUELTY. 🐻 Vietnam has made significant progress toward ending bear farming, but bears are still being kept in captivity for their bile. #EndBearFarming #BearConservation #StopBearBileTrade #WildlifeProtection #ENVVietnam