Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Dao National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area.

A young tiger believed to be a stray cub was seen in Phu Tho province, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings.

Six wild animals were reintroduced to their natural habitat on September 21 by the centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management under the Department of Agriculture and Environment in central Dak Lak province.

Police of Krong Pac Commune in Dak Lak province in collaboration with Buon Ma Thuot Forest Protection Unit received a yellow-cheeked gibbon handed over local residents on September 9.

The elongated tortoise is one of the most beautiful and rare terrestrial tortoise species, listed in both the Vietnam Red Data Book and the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Feeding nine tigers nearly 100kg of meat daily, a family struggles financially in Thanh Hoa.

After being rescued from a deep well, a baby elephant in Dak Lak steadfastly refused to return to the forest with its mother, choosing instead to follow those who saved it.

A father of three was sentenced to prison for breeding and selling white-crested pheasants, raising questions about legal awareness and proportional justice.

Thirty-eight of the recorded species are classified as endangered, precious, and rare, requiring urgent protection in the Red Data Book.

Eld’s deer, a rare species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, have been discovered living under the ancient forest canopy of Chu Mom Ray National Park in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Authorities in Da Nang have arrested a restaurant chef for purchasing a critically endangered pangolin to prepare as a dish.

Nearly 4,500 baby turtles were released into the ocean in the first half of 2025 as part of the Con Dao National Park’s long-running conservation efforts.

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, recently returned to lay eggs on Cau Cang Beach on Hon Cau Island, Lien Huong commune, the south central province of Lam Dong.

A dolphin injured by a harpoon was rescued from a Ca Mau river and guided back toward the ocean by locals.

In 2005, Nghe An had 570 captive bears, the largest number in Vietnam. Thanks to efforts by local authorities, forest rangers, and rescue forces, the number has fallen to just 15.

The animal, weighing approximately 12kg, is currently being cared for before being released back into its natural habitat.

Promoting nature-based tourism linked to wildlife conservation is believed to be essential for sustainable development in the near future.

Elephant-friendly tourism is a responsible form that helps minimise the impact of tourism activities on elephant health, contributing to conservation efforts and sustainable elephant tourism.

Belgium’s Antwerp Zoo will contribute two young birds and conduct genetic research to ensure the released population maintains healthy diversity.