Environment

Rescuers save young elephant trapped in deep pit in Dong Nai

A young elephant was rescued after falling into a pit more than three metres deep in an orchard in Dong Nai City.

Rare storks flock to Dak Lak rice fields

Hundreds of rare Asian openbill storks have appeared in rice fields in Dak Lak Province, drawing crowds of residents eager to watch the protected birds feed during their seasonal migration.

Rare sea turtles rescued from discarded fishing nets in Con Dao

Three female environmental workers in Con Dao Island rescued two endangered hawksbill sea turtles after finding them trapped in discarded fishing nets washed ashore on a local beach.

Hundreds of trees illegally cut down in coastal protection forest

Authorities in Gia Lai Province are investigating the illegal logging of hundreds of casuarina trees in a coastal protection forest in Phu My Dong Commune.

Heavy rain floods multiple roads in Ca Mau

A three-hour downpour early on May 21 left many roads deeply flooded across Ca Mau Province, disrupting traffic and daily activities.

Rare water monitor found at construction site in HCM City

Workers at a construction site in HCM City discovered a rare water monitor lizard weighing about 6kg and handed it over to local authorities for protection and care.

Rescued tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang cool off with ice blocks

Seven rescued tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province are being given ice blocks, cool water and misting systems to help them cope with intense summer heat.

Rare Sunda pangolin found wandering into home in Dak Lak

A rare Sunda pangolin weighing about 9 kilogrammes wandered into a resident’s home in Dak Lak Province during heavy rain before being handed over to authorities for release back into the wild.

Rare pheasants spotted in Chu Mom Ray National Park

Several rare pheasant species have been spotted living in the wild at Chu Mom Ray National Park in Quang Ngai Province.

Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Quang Ninh

Persistent heavy rain in Quang Ninh Province has flooded urban areas, farmland and aquaculture zones as rivers continue rising across the province.

Domesticated elephant found dead in Dak Lak

A 44-year-old male elephant weighing 4.6 tonnes has died unexpectedly in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Rare red-faced monkey released back into wild in Nghe An

Authorities in Nghe An Province have released a rare red-faced monkey back into the wild after it was voluntarily handed over by a local resident,

Pair of whales spotted feeding off Dak Lak coast

Tourists on a boat trip off Dak Lak coast were treated to a rare sighting of two whales surfacing to feed near shore, according to a local tour guide.

Heavy rain forecast nationwide over the coming days

The weather agency said rain will affect all three regions in the coming days, with some areas seeing over 100mm, before heat returns around May 23.

Rare red-faced monkey rescued from trap in Quang Tri forest

Forest rangers in Quang Tri Province rescued a rare red-faced monkey caught in a trap before releasing it back into the wild.

Police seize nearly 1,000 wild birds from Haiphong shops

Police in Haiphong City have seized 987 wild birds from three pet shops accused of illegally keeping and trading protected wildlife.

Landslide in Lao Cai directly affects 28 households

About 900 metres of stream embankment have severely eroded, putting 28 households along Ngoi Hut stream in Lao Cai Province at risk.

Three endangered turtles released off Quang Tri coast

Authorities in Quang Tri Province released three endangered sea turtles back into the sea on May 17 after the animals were rescued from fishing nets near Con Co Island.