Xe Kaman River Explained

The Xe Kaman is a river in southeastern Laos. It flows through the Dong Ampham National Biodiversity Conservation Area of Attapeu Province.[1] The river is known to have populations of dolphins.[2] The area is being destroyed by a dam being built on the river.[3] [4] The village of Ban Hin Dam lies on the river and is where boat trips are launched.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Claridge, Gordon. An Inventory of Wetlands of the Lao P.D.R.. 21 July 2012. 1996. IUCN. 978-2-8317-0319-0. 32.
  2. Web site: BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTED AREAS Lao PDR. Regional Environmental Technical Assistance 5771 Poverty Reduction & Environmental Management in Remote Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Watersheds Project (Phase I). 21 July 2012.
  3. News: Hance . Jeremy . New bat species has fangs you won't believe . 26 May 2020 . Mongabay . 8 January 2015.
  4. Web site: The Xe Kong 1 dam: why it matters for Vietnam . The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) . 26 May 2020 . 10 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Dong Ampham NBCA (DAP) . . 21 July 2012 .

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