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.

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.

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.

Scientists at the Vietnam and Japan Museum of Nature in collaboration with the Royal Belgian Academy of Natural Sciences have announced the discovery of some new insects in Vietnam.

Two new scorpion fly species belonging to the Mecopetera Long Wing are discovered in Nha Trang, Lam Dong, Cao Bang and Ninh Binh.

On May 29, Can Tho City Functional Agency transferred a bear to the Bear Rescue Station of Cat Tien National Park (Free The Bears). This is also the last captive bear in the area; officially Can Tho became the 22th locality in the country without captive bears.

The project focuses on rhinoceros, elephants, pangolins and wildlife trade hotspots, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.