Endangered species on display

The critically endangered giant ibis. KT/Chor Sokunthea

August 10, 2017

By: Zahron Sokry

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Nine photographs of rare Cambodian animals are being displayed at the Ministry of Environment, urging the public to participate in preserving critically endangered species.

Ty Srun, site manager of Birdlife International Cambodia based in Stung Streng province, said it was important to show the public more about which species were endangered.

The nine species being displayed are the giant ibis, the sarus crane, red-headed vulture, vulture, white-shouldered ibis, black-necked stork, greater adjutant, white-necked heron, and Eld’s deer.

Three among the nine are in critical danger, such as the giant ibis, white-shouldered ibis and vulture species.

Mr Srun said that Cambodian people have little knowledge about endangered species.

“We encourage the public to learn about endangered species and help protect them,” he said.

After displaying the pictures, Birdlife will hand them to the Ministry of Environment for safe keeping in an eco-library inside the ministry.

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