Somvang Phimmavong, director general of Laos’ Department of Forestry, told Mongabay via email that, since 2023, the China-Laos railway — which opened in December 2021 — had been fitted with customs ...

Lao Government law enforcement officers have shut down illegal wildlife trade in four shops at Don Sao Market in the notorious Golden Triangle, confiscating almost 400 items during surprise raids on ...

The new Order by Laos’ Prime Minister on the management and inspection of prohibited wild fauna and flora is a significant step forward in the fight against illegal wildlife trade, tiger and bear ...

Two Asiatic black bear cubs posted for sale on Facebook have been rescued in Laos as part of an illegal wildlife trade sting.

Working with the government of Lao PDR, the Wildlife Conservation Society has helped to successfully hatch a clutch of 20 Siamese crocodiles, a species threatened across its range by hunting, habitat ...

If you’re on the lookout for a truly sustainable safari experiences that combines animal welfare with an unforgettable, immersive travel experience, then check out the tours offered by InsideAsia ...

Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary rangers are waiting anxiously on the bank of the Mekong River for the return of a wild elephant that crossed the river into Laos on Sunday morning.Wisanu Kumpa, chief of the ...

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