The plea of wild birds

Wildlife poaching has reached an alarming level in Phan Thiet, a city in the south-central Vietnamese province of Binh Thuan, as wild animals are hunted wherever they live.

Chasing quick profits, illegal hunters are damaging the natural ecosystem, as well as pushing many species of birds and other animals toward extinction.

Below are a series of photos by Pham Van Thanh demonstrating how wild birds are being killed by man-made traps.

These photos were one of the entries to Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper's year-long competition themed “Vietnam – Country – People" concluding last month.

Birds trapped in nets set up by illegal hunters

A stork’s neck bleeds after escaping a trap

A hunter carrying a stork

Birds on sale at Phu Thuy Market in Phan Thiet City

Chú thích ảnhA beautiful bird is being carried to a restaurant

Art activities discourage wildlife consumption

In honour of World Rhino Day, a series of art activities will be held by TRAFFIC – the wildlife trade monitoring network – and Dom Dom – the hub for experimental music and art.

Art activities discourage wildlife consumption

In honour of World Rhino Day, a series of art activities will be held by TRAFFIC – the wildlife trade monitoring network – and Dom Dom – the hub for experimental music and art.

Vietnam commits to fighting wildlife-related crimes

The Vietnamese Government pledges to eradicate illegal wild animal trading and make every effort to combat all wildlife-related crimes, a Vietnamese official has said.

Vietnam commits to fighting wildlife-related crimes

The Vietnamese Government pledges to eradicate illegal wild animal trading and make every effort to combat all wildlife-related crimes, a Vietnamese official has said.