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Talk about a pawsitive Thursday! Three otters in Da Nang have been successfully transferred to Vinpearl Safari Nam Hoi An, according to the person who reported the transfer to ENV's Wildlife Crime Hotline. That’s three more little swimmers with a brighter future ahead! 🌿#ENV

Following a report from a concerned citizen to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, authorities in Hanoi confiscated more than 500 wild birds, mostly common snipes and Asian koels, and fined the seller VND 16 million (about US$610) for smuggling, trading, and possessing the birds.

FOLLOW THE MONEY. 🐘 Ivory jewelry may look like harmless accessories, but the money behind them fuels illegal wildlife trafficking and puts profits in the hands of criminals. Ivory is not fashion. It comes at the cost of elephants’ lives. #EndIvoryTrade #WildlifeCrime #ENVUS

A woman in Tay Ninh Province was fined VND 7.5 million (~$300) on October 7, 2026, for advertising wild birds online. But a fine is not always the end of the story. On October 22, ENV's follow-up check found that the reported advertisements had been removed.

Following reports from members of the public to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, authorities in several provinces and cities have dismantled illegal bird-trapping sites, removing hundreds of meters of trapping nets and thousands of glue-coated sticks used to trap birds.

SILENT WINGS 🕊️💔 Millions of wild and migratory birds are captured, trapped, and killed in Vietnam each year to meet demand for wild bird meat and other dishes. Behind this demand lies a threat to the birds that should be free to roam the skies. #SilentWings #EndWildlifeTrade

A LITTLE LOVE FOR OUR SCALY NEIGHBORS! Today, we’re celebrating these remarkable animals and the important role they play in nature. From turtles and tortoises to snakes and lizards, every reptile has something unique that makes our natural world a little more fascinating. 🌿

Three Asiatic black bears were voluntarily transferred in Hanoi and Hai Phong on October 19, marking the closure of two private bear-keeping facilities. The three bears will arrive at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre at Bach Ma National Park. #EndBearFarming #BearBileTrade #ENV

Every year, migratory birds travel vast distances in search of food and places to rest. But for many, the journey ends in nets, traps, and wildlife markets. Wild birds should be free to complete their journeys - not become victims of hunting and consumption.

A restaurant in Hanoi was fined a total of VND 65 million (approximately US$2,500) for two violations, one of which was advertising wildlife on its website without legal documentation. #WildlifeCrime #WildlifeProtection #EndWildlifeTrade #ENV

For bears kept in captivity for their bile, leaving a cage is only the beginning. Years of confinement leave lasting physical and psychological scars. Even after arriving at specialized sanctuaries, many bears require years of rehabilitation.

Each migration season is a reminder of the remarkable journeys wild birds make across countries and continents - and the importance of protecting the places they depend on along the way. #WildBirds #MigratoryBirds #WildlifeCrime #ENV #WildlifeConservation

To us, the wild is a place where animals can roam freely, where forests are full of life, and where every creature has a place in the natural world. 🐾💚 But the wild can mean something different to everyone. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! #SpeakUp #TheWildIs #ENVUS

BEAR BILE FARMING IS CRUELTY. 🐻 Vietnam has made significant progress toward ending bear farming, but bears are still being kept in captivity for their bile. #EndBearFarming #BearConservation #StopBearBileTrade #WildlifeProtection #ENVVietnam

#HAPPYFRIDAY: GOOD NEWS IS CRAWLING IN! A keeled box turtle in Bac Ninh was voluntarily transferred to the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center. Meanwhile, an elongated tortoise in Khanh Hoa and an Asian yellow pond turtle in Thanh Hoa were both released back into the wild.#Turtles

Vietnam has come a long way toward ending bear farming over the past two decades. But the journey is not over while 126 bears remain in captivity at nearly 50 private facilities across the country.

In September, a man in Lam Dong Province has been fined VND 13.75 million (approximately $520) for advertising raptors for sale online. 🤝 Online platforms should not be a place for wildlife crime to thrive. Support ENV’s mission to combat wildlife crime: env4wildlife.org/donate/

NETS DOWN, BIRDS UP! 🕊️🌿 Following reports to ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline, forest rangers in several localities have taken action against bird trapping. The traps are gone. Now, the birds can keep flying. 🕊️💚 📷 Photo source: Collected #ENV #BirdProtection #WildlifeCrime

MEAT. MEAT. AND… GRASS? 🐯🌿 So why? Scientists have proposed several possible explanations. Eating plant material may help move indigestible material through the digestive tract and may sometimes cause vomiting, helping clear things like hair or bits of bone.

EVER WONDERED WHO’S ON THE OTHER END? 📞🐾 What happens when a wildlife crime report comes through? Take a look behind the scenes as actors bring ENV’s Wildlife Crime Hotline to life, showing what happens on the other end of the line. 🎬 #ENV #WildlifeProtection #WildlifeCrime