Wildlife of Lao PDR: 1999 Status Report - IUCN

Snaring levels in some international border areas are extremely
high and villagers’ traditional gathering areas are being depleted
by foreigners. This head man of a village in Nakai-Nam Theun
NBCA holds two snares (suitable for catching big cats, bears and
wild cattle) found in his village area in late 1998. Local communities
and international conservation NGOs work together to reduce these
problems. W. G. Robichaud / WCS and IUCN.
Many wild animals are kept as pets, particularly if obtained young.
Some are moved large distances. The origin of these two Brown
Hornbills in Vientiane (in 1996) in unknown.
W. G. Robichaud / WCS.
Many animals have strong cultural importance
in Lao PDR. This temple near
Phou Khaokhoay NBCA celebrates the
Green Peafowl. This is the only area in
north Lao PDR known to retain the species,
which used to be widespread across the
country. T. D. Evans / WCS.
Introduction
Spectacular parts of hunted animals are often retained for ornamental
display. Crested Argus tail feathers are the largest feathers of any
bird in the world. Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA, 1998.
W. G. Robichaud / WCS and IUCN.
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