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Endangered langurs protected in central region

Positive results on the conservation of nature and endangered wildlife species were recorded in field surveys at reserves and national parks in the central provinces of Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi.

Thousands of wildlife traps removed at Bach Ma National Park

These patrols discovered 92 locations with wildlife traps, removed over 1,300 snares, and dismantled 72 unauthorised camps.

Endangered gibbon rescued from drug kingpin's home in VN finds safe haven

A rare gibbon named 'Mafia,' rescued from a Vietnamese drug lord’s home, now thrives at Cuc Phuong National Park.

A veterinarian in Central Highlands with a deep connection&duty to wild animals

For 13 years, veterinarian Phan Đắc Mậu Đại in the Central Highlands has roamed through villages, circuses and zoos persuading organisations and individuals to transfer or sell animals that need better care.

Young enthusiasts unite to save sea turtles in Con Dao's beaches

Sea turtle conservation activities in Con Dao, including releasing hatchlings and monitoring nests, are attracting a growing number of young enthusiasts dedicated to protecting marine life.

Nha Trang Bay sees return of sea turtles as water quality improves

Footage captured in Nha Trang Bay shows sea turtles, signaling improvements in water quality and marine conditions, according to the Nha Trang Bay Management Board.

21 tigers and leopards infected with H5N1 virus euthanized in Dong Nai

After receiving confirmation that 20 tigers and one leopard at Vuon Xoai tourist park in Dong Nai were infected with the H5N1 virus, local authorities have euthanized the animals to control the outbreak and protect other species.

Chinese swindlers arrested in Quang Ninh

Police based in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have arrested 10 Chinese fraudsters who used technology in order to steal money from their countrymen living in China.

Visitors flock to Con Dao to participate in sea turtle conservation

Con Dao's Cau Islet is drawing tourists not only for its breathtaking views but for its impactful conservation programs, where visitors can help save sea turtles in an unforgettable setting.

Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts

The US Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) on September 16 launched two new projects to counter wildlife trafficking and reduce illegal wildlife consumption.

Airport staff sentenced to prison for helping transport endangered animal parts

Five former employees of the Noi Bai International Airport were sentenced to a maximum of nine years in prison by the Hanoi People’s Court on Tuesday, for violating regulations on the protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.

Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

VN urgently needs legal framework to enhance genetic resource conservation

A new genetic resource conservation and sustainable use plan for the period of 2026-2030 will be developed and submitted to the Prime Minister in the first quarter of 2025.

Foreign experts remove tusks to save eight-year-old elephant

Having an accident leading to broken tusks, an eight-year-old fostered elephant in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk had both removed by expert veterinarians.

Clip calls for protection of wild birds

A survey conducted by the ENV at 125 restaurants in Hanoi between 2020 and June 2024 reveals that 42% of them included dishes made from wild birds on their menus.

Rare sea turtles hatch in central Vietnam

A total of 30 endangered sea turtles hatched on a beach in Nhon Hai commune of Quy Nhon city in central Vietnam on July 8 under the close supervision of a group of local volunteers.

Quang Ngai, Da Nang approve endangered langurs conservation projects

Two conservation projects to protect two endangered primates species – red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) and grey-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix cinerea) – have been approved by the central city of Da Nang and Quang Ngai province.

Hospital for wildlife animals operates in the forest

The hospital is now treating and caring for rare and precious wild animals such as pangolins, clouded monitors, binturongs, civets, stump-tailed macaques, rhesus macaques and ferret badgers.

Rare 1.2m monitor lizard found in HCM City, returned to wild

A resident of Binh Chanh District in Ho Chi Minh City caught a rare 1.2-meter-long monitor lizard, weighing over 7kg, after it crawled into his house. The resident then voluntarily handed it over to forest rangers.

Unusually shaped frog priced at VND300,000/kg sparks frenzy

Recently, a unique type of frog has become a hot commodity on online markets, advertised as a rare specialty and causing a buying frenzy. The frog, priced between 200,000-320,000 VND per kilogram, has captured the interest of many consumers.