Thousands of onlookers cheered in central Hanoi on Sunday when rescuers captured for treatment an endangered and ailing giant turtle revered as a symbol of Vietnam's centuries-old independence struggle.
Ecology
Apr 3, 2011
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(AP) -- Hundreds of people are working around the clock to clean up a lake in the heart of Vietnam's capital in hopes of saving a rare, ailing giant turtle that is considered sacred.
Ecology
Mar 4, 2011
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An ageing giant turtle revered as a symbol of Vietnam's independence struggle has won back her freedom back three months after being captured for medical treatment, an official said on Wednesday.
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2011
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(AP) -- State media say a rare giant turtle considered sacred in Vietnam has been released back into a Hanoi lake.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2011
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A sacred giant turtle venerated as a symbol of Vietnam's independence struggle has died, state media said, prompting an outpouring of grief and fears the death bodes ill for an upcoming communist leadership handover.
Ecology
Jan 20, 2016
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