Rare Bird Sanctuary in Southern Vietnam Faces Poaching Threat
A private bird sanctuary in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, home to approximately 6,000 birds including rare species, is facing a severe poaching threat. The sanctuary, diligently protected for years by an 80-year-old farmer, is a vital habitat but the elderly guardian struggles to combat the escalating illegal hunting.
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