Legend has it that the tiger, also known as the “king of the jungle”, is also known as Mr. "Thirty" because every time someone hunted a tiger, it was customary for the king to give a reward of thirty francs because then there would be one less wicked beast.
Despite being kept in captivity, the tigers here have not lost their inherent wild instinct. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The tigers at the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center have stable health. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
When entering the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, it takes the tiger about 2-3 months to get used to the new environment. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Tigers exercise in the outdoor enclosure at the center. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Tigers exercise in the outdoor enclosure at the center. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Vietnam, though rich in biodiversity with a large number of precious, rare and endemic species, has seen a decline in the number of many rare species, requiring the country to work hard to preserve and protect them against risk of extinction.
“Going home” - a free tour at Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh launched in March - allows tourists to release animals back into nature, thereby helping spread the message of nature conservation among the public. For the first time in a national park in Vietnam, visitors can join authorities in releasing rescued animals back into their natural habitat.
The General Department of Vietnam Customs will participate in the Operation Mekong Dragon IV, a joint regional operation against drug and wildlife trafficking, from April 15 to September 15 this year, the department has announced.
Despite being kept in captivity, the tigers here have not lost their inherent wild instinct. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
The tigers at the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center have stable health. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
When entering the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, it takes the tiger about 2-3 months to get used to the new environment. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Tigers exercise in the outdoor enclosure at the center. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Tigers exercise in the outdoor enclosure at the center. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
