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The birdwatchers at Cameron Highlands has noticed pattern changes in the birds there. Lowlands birds are moving to the higlands and indigenous birds are going elsewhere. This all could be to find cooler climates.
Malaysia News Digest Signs in bird migration (The Star Online)
Posted: 02/25/07 19:58 by Crissy
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Philippines should be tougher on poachersTopics: • wildlife •
The Philippines goes above and beyond to protect and preserve its wildlife. The Philippines ranks eighth on endangered mammals, and third on threatened birds, out of 25 global hotspots. But having 44 percent of its bird species and 64 percent of its mammals be unique to the country attracts a criminal element that wants to capitalize on it for themselves. Combine that with the flak that Philippine officials get for trying to enforce their laws and it's a very difficult situation.
Philippines News Digest RP officials urge China to heed calls for crackdown on poachers (Manila Times)
Posted: 02/23/07 07:03 by Crissy
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New watchdog to oversee wildlifeTopics: • wildlife •
Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is going to take care of Vietnam's animals and plants. The Ministry has created an agency to carry out the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. As a convention member CITES will manage the trade and breeding of plants and wild animals.
Vietnam News Digest Vietnam sets up wildlife watchdog (Thanhnien News)
Posted: 02/21/07 11:45 by Crissy
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Dominican Republic and USA join into world's first sister sanctuTopics: • wildlife •
The Dominican Republic and the United States have entered into the first sister sanctuary agreement protecting a migratory marine mammal on both ends of it's migration. This conservation program will protect some 900 humpback whales.
Caribbean News Digest USA, Dominican Republic Link Sanctuaries to Safeguard Whales (Environment News Service)
Posted: 01/31/07 15:22 by Crissy
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Customs in Vietnam seize smuggled wildlifeTopics: • wildlife •
ON Wednesday, January 24, Vietnamese customs officers seized five tons of turtles and two tons of wild snakes. The bill of lading labeled the shipment as domestically grown frogs imported from Thailand. The animals were on their way to China where they would likely be served as delicacies.
Vietnam News Digest Vietnam customs seize tons of smuggled wildlife (Thanhnien)
Posted: 01/29/07 18:40 by Crissy
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