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Nearly 480 wild animals rescued in H1

A total of 477 wild animals were rescued from violators or voluntarily handed over by people in the first half of 2021, the Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) reported on July 16.
Nearly 480 wild animals rescued in H1 ảnh 1Six otters rescued (Photo: ENV)
Hanoi (VNA) – A total of 477 wild animals were rescued from violatorsor voluntarily handed over by people in the first half of 2021, the Educationfor Nature Vietnam (ENV) reported on July 16.

In the period, 1,645 wildlife-related violations weredetected, of which 1,111 cases were reported via the wildlife protectionhotline 1800-1522.

Among the wild animals successfully rescued, 57 percent areendangered and rare turtle species.

Authorities in the Central Highlandsprovince of Dak Nong has approved financial fines worth over 1 billion VND(43,584 USD) imposed on two people for their engagement in illegal wildlifetrade and captivity.

Accordingly, Nguyen Thi Hue, 49, was fined725 million VND for buying six bengal monitors (Varanus bengalensis) andkeeping them in captivity.

Meanwhile, 285 million VND were imposed onPham Thi Truong, 34, for purchasing two bengal monitors, one of them was dead./.
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