Species conservation research
Conservation research underpins all of Save Vietnam's Wildlife's work. Through field surveys, long-term monitoring, and scientific research, we generate evidence to inform conservation strategies, assess the effectiveness of conservation actions, and improve the protection of wildlife species.
Conservation research is a system of science-based social, biological, and environmental studies aimed at protecting threatened wildlife and identifying priority conservation actions. These studies also provide missing information on ecosystems, distribution ranges, and threats to species populations, thereby enhancing our understanding of the conservation needs of threatened species and helping to monitor and evaluate the success of conservation efforts.
1. Field research
Carry out field surveys to improve our understanding of wildlife ecological characteristics, current status, and conservation requirements.
2. Social research
Conduct nationwide social studies to provide fundamental insights into the perceptions, attitudes, and motivations behind the hunting and consumption of wildlife.
3. Ex-situ research
Focus on wildlife diseases, nutrition, behavior, veterinary care, and welfare for small carnivores and pangolins.
4. Research Collaboration
Collaborate with universities and other non-governmental organizations to conduct research and projects related to species conservation and the illegal wildlife trade.
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Wildlife sightings in the wild.
Through camera trap recordings, we have collected valuable data on wildlife, including many endangered, rare, and priority species for conservation such as the Sunda pangolin, Chinese pangolin, Owston's civet, hairy-nosed otter, marbled cat, and more.
Notably, in 2023, we captured an image of a binturong, which is the first individual of its kind recorded in the wild via camera trap in Vietnam. Additionally, 175 images of pangolins in the wild were recorded, indicating the growth of wild pangolin populations.
We need your help and partnership
We hope to receive support from the community, organizations, and businesses to fund the construction of 34 breeding enclosures for Owston's civets, 10 enclosures for Chinese pangolins, and additional facilities to house successful offspring born in 2024-2025.
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