3-foot-long river creature with ‘large’ teeth found in Vietnam. It’s a new species
In a river of southern Vietnam, a 3-foot-long creature with “large” teeth maneuvered through the brackish water — or tried to, at least. But something closed around the wrinkly animal and pulled it ...
3-foot-long river creature with ‘sharp’ teeth discovered as new species in Vietnam
In a river of southern Vietnam, a 3-foot-long creature with “sharp” teeth swam through the murky water — or tried to, at least. Something closed around the wrinkly animal and pulled it toward the ...
New Species With 'Robust Teeth' Found in Vietnam River
Researchers discovered two new species of snake eels in Vietnam, one with "robust" teeth and one with "sharp" teeth.
National Geographic news2 年
Harnessing the Mekong or Killing It?
When finished next year, it will be the eighth dam on the Lancang River—China's name for its 1,300-mile stretch of the Mekong. In recent years Boontom and many others here have sold their ...
BBC4 年
The Mekong River with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.
National Geographic news3 年
Mekong giant catfish
Despite its gargantuan size, but also because of it, the giant catfish lives a tenuous existence in the murky waters of its native river, Southeast Asia’s Mekong, where its numbers have ...
UCA News15 天
Mekong River crops threatened by Chinese dam releases
A big spike in water levels has been detected along the Mekong River which could threaten the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people who live hand to mouth off crops planted along the banks of the ...
The Diplomat11 年
Mekong River
The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast, has given rise to environmental and security concerns. The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to ...
Global Times12 天
Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins swim in Mekong River in Cambodia
Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins swim in the Mekong River in Kratie province, Cambodia, on March 8, 2025. The Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins have been listed as critically endangered on the International ...
Robb Report11 天
We Took a Luxe River Cruise Through Asia’s Mekong Delta. Here’s What It’s Like Onboard.
Heritage Line The slow, tranquil sojourn along the lower Mekong River, cruising through rural Cambodia and Vietnam’s backwaters, felt more like being on a 19th-century yacht than a modern cruise ...
The Star8 天
Cambodia spots fifth newborn rare Mekong River dolphin in 2025
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Another newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin has been sighted, raising the number of newborn dolphin calves in Cambodia to five so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture ...