Sarus crane population falling in Mekong wetlands, experts warn

A survey of the sarus crane population in the lower Mekong Delta was conducted in December 2024. - NatureLife Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The latest survey of the sarus crane population in Cambodia's Lower Mekong wetlands revealed a decline of 15 birds, from 67 in December 2023 to 52 in December last year.

The survey was conducted on Dec 30 and 31 by staff from NatureLife Cambodia and the Takeo and Kampot provincial environment departments, as well as the authorities of the Boeng Prek Lapouv Protected Landscape in Takeo and the Anlung Pring Protected Landscape in Kampot.