Cambodian minister calls for collaborative efforts to protect the endangered Mekong River dolphins

On Sunday, Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra called for concerted efforts to protect and preserve the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651419/cambodian-minister-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-to-protect-the-endangered-mekong-river-dolphins/

Regional ‘flyway’ workshop aims to improve migratory bird conservation

A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-flyway-workshop-aims-to-improve-migratory-bird-conservation-

Ministry identifies 67 fossil sites across Kingdom

Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international partners have discovered 67 fossil sites in 13 provinces since 2019, with plans to conduct further in-depth studies on some of the fossils. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-identifies-67-fossil-sites-across-kingdom

River guards dismissed for allowing electric fishing in dolphin conservation zone

Three of the river guards who are responsible for protecting the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin conservation area were dismissed by the Kratie provincial administration on February 19. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/river-guards-dismissed-for-allowing-electric-fishing-in-dolphin-conservation-zone

65M year-old fossil site unearthed in Koh Kong

The fossilised remains of arthropods and timber were recently discovered by Ministry of Environment officials in Koh Kong province. Laboratory analysis has suggested the site may be up to 65 million years old. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/65m-year-old-fossil-site-unearthed-in-koh-kong

Third Irrawaddy dolphin birth of 2025 recorded

The third newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf of 2025 was sighted in Kratie province’s Anlong Chroy Banteay on February 9, in an exciting development for the Kingdom’s conservation enthusiasts. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-irrawaddy-dolphin-birth-of-2025-recorded

Kingdom welcomes first new dolphin calf of year

A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin was sighted by conservationists in Stung Treng province’s Siem Bok district on February 23. The welcome arrival was the first calf to be recorded in 2025. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-welcomes-first-new-dolphin-calf-of-year

Kingdom ranks 159 in Nature Conservation Index 2024

In light of global efforts to conserve biodiversity alongside socioeconomic development, the Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024, launched its first edition in October, has provided insights into the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation efforts across 180 countries worldwide including Cambodia, which ranked 159 of the 180 ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601874/kingdom-ranks-159-in-nature-conservation-index-2024/

Irrawaddy dolphin dies of old age, Mekong population now 104

A female Irrawaddy dolphin was found dead in Prek Bak Mouy village in Kampong Cham province’s Stung Trang district due to old age. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/irrawaddy-dolphin-dies-of-old-age-mekong-population-now-104

WWF raise alarm at falling muntjac population

WWF Cambodia has expressed concerns over a drastic decline in the Northern red muntjac population (Muntiacus vaginalis), which has dropped by more than 60% within just six years in the Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary in Mondulkiri province. The organisation attributed the decline primarily to the ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wwf-raise-alarm-at-falling-muntjac-population

Elephant found dead in bomb crater in Mondulkiri

Tissue samples from a male elephant weighing approximately three tonnes, found dead in a B-52 bomb crater in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary in Mondulkiri province, were taken to Phnom Penh for further analysis today, October 7 to determine the exact cause of death.​ ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/elephant-found-dead-in-bomb-crater-in-mondulkiri

Conservation efforts boost dolphin, dugong populations in Kampot

The Prek Tnaot fishing community in Kampot province’s Bokor town is gaining attention for its conservation endeavours, which have significantly enhanced marine biodiversity, particularly the populations of dolphins and dugongs. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservation-efforts-boost-dolphin-dugong-populations-in-kampot

Concerns raised over relocation of “aggressive” Angkor Wat monkeys

An animal protection group has raised concerns that monkeys from Angkor Wat temple could end up in breeding farms exporting primates to laboratories. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-raised-over-relocation-of-aggressive-angkor-wat-monkeys

Conservationists celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, report increasing population

The Cambodia Vulture Working Group (CVWG) has released its annual report for 2023, which reveals strong progress in the conservation of three critically endangered species: the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris), and Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservationists-celebrate-vulture-awareness-day-report-increasing-population

FiA to conduct nationwide monkey census, aims to curb biting incidents

Forestry Administration (FiA) officials plan to conduct a nationwide census of monkeys, particularly in tourist areas, to locate and manage aggressive primates that have been causing danger to the public, including both domestic and international travellers. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fia-to-conduct-nationwide-monkey-census-aims-to-curb-biting-incidents

Artificial reef project set to expand, boost marine conservation

The project to install artificial reefs, initially successful in conserving marine resources in Kep province, is set to expand to three additional provinces. The project has attracted many rare and vulnerable species back to the area. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/artificial-reef-project-set-to-expand-boost-marine-conservation

Third dolphin death in 2024 sparks conservation alarm

Cambodia is reeling from the loss of another Irrawaddy dolphin, found entangled in a fishing net in Kratie province. This case underscores the precarious existence of this critically-endangered species and has prompted renewed calls for stronger conservation measures. ...

Kuch sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-dolphin-death-in-2024-sparks-conservation-alarm

Ministry, WWF urge action to protect endangered Asian elephants

The international conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) estimates that the population of elephants in Southeast Asia and China currently stands between 8,000 and 11,000, with Cambodia home to an estimated 400 to 600. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-wwf-urge-action-to-protect-endangered-asian-elephants

A decade of effort: Restoring the Tonle Sap flooded forests

In a remarkable ten-year effort, Conservation International Cambodia (CI Cambodia) has restored approximately 600 hectares of the Tonle Sap’s flooded forest, a critical ecosystem within Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/a-decade-of-effort-restoring-the-tonle-sap-flooded-forests

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