Wildlife rescue in Phong Nha - Ke Bang and the conservation challenge.

A Burmese kite in isolation at the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center. Photo: Phong Nha - Ke Bang.

Reception and care

In 2025, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park ( Quang Tri province ) will continue to comprehensively implement activities related to receiving, rescuing , caring for, managing, checking the health of, and reintroducing wild animals in accordance with the law, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the restoration of species in their natural environment.

In 2025, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park rescued 114 individual wild animals, including 71 individuals carried over from 2024, 42 newly received individuals, and 1 individual that bred during the conservation period. These individuals were mainly handed over by authorities or voluntarily surrendered by local people.

Treating animal wounds. Photo: Phong Nha - Ke Bang

Immediately upon receiving the animals, they are registered, undergo initial health checks, are quarantined, and receive appropriate care and treatment according to professional procedures. Care, monitoring, and health checks are carried out regularly and systematically to ensure their well-being and minimize the risk of disease outbreaks during the rescue and rehabilitation process.

During the year, the Park Management Board collaborated with the Wildlife Conservation Center of Vietnam (FOUR PAWS Viet) and the Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) to conduct regular health checks and administer vaccinations to 7 tigers and several other rescued animals.

Professional activities such as clinical examination, laboratory tests, ultrasound, endoscopy, and physical condition monitoring were fully carried out, contributing to improving the quality of rescue work.

Many challenges remain.

Alongside rescue and care efforts, the Park Management Board has organized the reintroduction of wild animals back into their natural environment for individuals that meet all the required conditions.

In 2025, 46 wild animals will be released back into their natural environment in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. The release will be carried out based on assessments of their health status, adaptability, and the selection of suitable locations that match the ecological habits of each species, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Experts conduct a health check on the tiger. Photo: Phong Nha - Ke Bang.

Experts check the health of tigers. Photo: Phong Nha - Ke Bang.

Besides the achievements, seven individuals were unsuccessfully rescued due to poor health or severe injuries. Overall, the rescue success rate exceeded 93%, reflecting the effectiveness of the rescue operation and the close coordination between the relevant forces.

According to Mr. Tran Ngoc Anh, Director of the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, the unit faced many difficulties last year due to organizational changes, incomplete staffing, and limited funding for rescue activities. Infrastructure for wildlife conservation and rescue also did not fully meet practical requirements.

Entering 2026, the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board continues to identify the rescue, care, management, and reintroduction of wild animals as a key task linked to the goal of sustainable biodiversity conservation.

Based on the results achieved, the unit will strengthen coordination with relevant agencies, local authorities, and specialized organizations to restore the populations of species and ensure the long-term protection of the natural values of the National Park.

Source: https://laodong.vn/xa-hoi/cuu-ho-dong-vat-hoang-da-o-phong-nha-ke-bang-va-bai-toan-bao-ton-1637794.ldo