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Sarus crane population in Cambodia and Vietnam down to a few hundred birds
Original: De populatie # Saruskraanvogel in Cambodja en Vietnam is nog een paar honderd vogels en bedreigd. Zo leidde betaling voo
The sarus crane population in Cambodia and Vietnam has dwindled to only a few hundred birds and is considered threatened. A payment scheme for nest protection in Cambodia reportedly backfired, sparking jealousy between villages and leading people to deliberately disturb nests. A researcher recounted travelling 50 kilometres by scooter with one companion as part of conservation efforts for the species.
Why now: The striking detail that conservation payments accidentally worsened nest disturbance is drawing attention to the crane's plight.
Evidence
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