Deep within the ancient forests of Nui Chua and Phuoc Binh National Parks in Khanh Hoa Province, one of Vietnam’s most precious wildlife conservation stories is quietly unfolding. Here, populations of the endangered black-shanked douc langur—a rare primate species native to Indochina—continue to survive and gradually recover amid some of the country’s most ecologically unique landscapes. Their presence is more than a symbol of biodiversity; it is a living indicator of forest health, ecosystem resilience, and the effectiveness of long-term conservation efforts.

When people think about biodiversity conservation, they often imagine national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, or biosphere reserves—designated spaces where nature is formally protected from human pressure. Yet in Vietnam, this traditional view captures only a small fraction of the ecological reality. More than 90 percent of the country’s land lies outside official protected areas, meaning that most biodiversity either survives or declines within landscapes shaped directly by agriculture, urbanization, industry, and everyday human activity. This raises a critical question: if nature largely exists beyond reserve boundaries, can conservation succeed by focusing mainly on protected zones alone?

In a meaningful step for wildlife protection in Vietnam, a household in Quang Dong Commune, Nghe An Province, voluntarily transferred two captive moon bears to professional rescue authorities on April 22. Coordinated by Animals Asia in partnership with Nghe An Forest Protection Department, Bach Ma National Park, and Regional Forest Protection Department II, the successful rescue highlights growing public awareness and a more compassionate approach toward wild animal welfare.

Many localities in the western part of Lam Dong province have actively improved the production and business techniques and skills of farmers to promote rural economy and build new rural areas.

Cao Bang toadfish, also known as Tylototriton koliaensis, has just been discovered and confirmed as a new species in Vietnam by scientists at the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Center. This toadfish species was found in Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park, Cao Bang province, in the Kolia Pass area and Kolia Organic Farm, at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,400 meters above sea level.

The new species is named Hemiphyllodactylus vanhoensis – According to name of Van Ho district.

A sea turtle weighing 10 kg strayed into Tam Giang lagoon, got caught in fishing nets and was rescued by people.

The phenomenon of dark red sea water appears in the sea area from the area of Cam Nhuong commune to Thien Cam town, stretching about 3km.

Three new species of tree frogs are discovered by scientists from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology in Lao Cai and Ha Giang.

Nha Trang Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, which is considered to have high biodiversity compared to many other regions in Vietnam, has reduced the amount of healthy and abundant corals by up to 90% compared to four decades before.