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The management board of Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park and the southernmost province of Ca Mau’s local authorities have devised a long-term plan to conserve biodiversity in the mangrove swamp ecosystem.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of central Nghe An province has recently announced a decision to establish Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.

The Vietnam National Museum of Nature under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology is building a new exhibition hall on the evolution of living things, which is expected to help it become the leading museum of its kind in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has exported 3,985 crocodiles so far this year, nearly two times the total of 2012, according to the city’s Forest Protection Division.

Scientists have discovered a species of gecko based on samples collected in the limestone area in the northern province of Cao Bang, Vietnam and also in China.

Domestic and international experts gathered at a conference in the central province of Quang Binh on May 23 to discuss the preservation and promotion of scientific values of the World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

The National Park of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, which marks the 10 th year this year since it was recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, has coordinated with numerous domestic and foreign scientists in biodiversity research and conservation over the past years.

Vietnam is looking to the Internet for effective solutions to prevent wild animal trafficking as over 33 websites in the country are found to host the illegal trade of 108 wild animal species.

Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau received the certificate recognizing it as the 2,088th world Ramsar site at a ceremony on April 13.

Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will be recognised as a new Ramsar site of the world and the fifth in Vietnam.

The Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve has officially become the 580 th biosphere reserve of the world and one of the eight world biosphere reserves in Vietnam.

The widespread consumption of wild meat, coupled with illegal animal trafficking, is putting endangered species at risk.

Pu Mat National Park, located in the central province of Nghe An and classified as a World Biosphere Reserve (the largest in Southeast Asia ) by UNESCO in April, has long been known for its bio-diversity.

Central Nghe An province on April 29 announced UNESCO’s certificate of recognition granted to the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve.

Medicinal wines have remained a favourite drink for many Vietnamese men despite serious warnings of potential risks from doctors and herbalists.

Scientists have introduced measures to wipe out invasive red-eared turtles that are threatening endangered local species, including Hoan Kiem lake's giant turtle linked to legendary Kim Qui the Turtle.

The Environment Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is looking to crack down on the import of exotic or alien species to Vietnam in a bid to protect local ecosystems.

Hanoi ’s first safari park will be opened at the Bao Son Paradise park in Hoai Duc district on March 27 together with five other entertainment facilities to celebrate the 1,000 th birthday anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.