The three turtles, each weighing about 1.5kg with carapace lengths of roughly 25cm and widths of 20cm – commonly known as hawksbill or green turtles, had become entangled in fishing nets and were found drifting at sea.
Around 50-80 per cent of tropical plant species depend on animals for seed dispersal. When large animal species disappear, food chains are disrupted, forest regeneration capacity declines and ecosystem quality is seriously affected.
Scientists said dholes typically inhabit old-growth forests with minimal human disturbance. However, their range has continued to shrink due to habitat loss, declining prey populations and prolonged hunting pressure.
Cúc Phương National Park has received 28 endangered Vietnamese turtles repatriated from the South Korea under CITES cooperation
With major investments in bridges, seaports and logistics infrastructure, Huế City is positioning its marine and lagoon economy as a key growth driver alongside its heritage strengths.
The black-necked crane, also known locally as the black-headed crane, is listed in both the Vietnamese and global red lists due to its small population and shrinking habitat.
More than 3,100 homes were damaged and 15,700ha of crops affected after days of storms across multiple provinces and cities.
In the forestry sector, only the carbon storage service remains as the final piece to complete the legal framework, helping mobilise financial resources for people to participate in forest protection.
Tràm Chim was once home to over 230 species of water birds, including the red-crowned crane – a rare species named on the World Red List.
The central city said the fund will be used to build a 1.5km concrete dike and embankment section in Duy Nghĩa Commune, which was damaged by historic floods and landslides last year, and another 2km on the popular Cửa Đại Beach in Hội An.
Mahouts in Buôn Đôn brave intense heat to care for captive elephants as their numbers dwindle and conservation efforts grow more urgent.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has ordered thermal power plants nationwide to tighten pollution controls and boost equipment inspections while preventing any disruption to electricity supply during the dry-season peak.
Việt Nam is looking to unlock the vast potential of its nearly 8,000 reservoirs to drive sustainable aquaculture growth, boost rural livelihoods and strengthen the fisheries value chain.
The Đà Nẵng Homeschool Community has raised more than VNĐ8 million ($315) to support wildlife conservation and environmental education for underprivileged children at an Earth Day Market.
Wild rice is rapidly disappearing in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, prompting urgent conservation efforts to protect this ‘living gene bank’ vital for future resilient rice varieties and climate adaptation.
For nearly two years, his simple act has contributed to preserving the beauty of a famous scenic spot and spreading awareness of environmental protection.
The rapid transformation of river ecosystems is placing the Mekong Delta under growing pressure to rethink water resource governance, moving away from output-driven growth towards greater efficiency and sustainability.
Experts said the survey is still ongoing, with large sections of the cave yet to be accessed. As a result, it is too early to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the cave’s scale, geological structure, or hydrological significance.
