Dong Thap receives first sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation
The six cranes, including three males and three females, are around seven months old and were bred in captivity at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. They were flown to Vietnam and, following a mandatory quarantine period at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and now are eligible for relocation to Tram Chim for conservation and growth.
Dong Thap receives the first sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation. (Photo: VNA)
Dong Thap (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on April 20 held a ceremony at Tram Chim National Park in Tam Nong district to receive six sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation.
As part of the "Sarus Crane Conservation and Development Project at Tram Chim National Park" (2022-2032), these are the first cranes brought from Thailand.
The six cranes, including three males and three females, are around seven months old and were bred in captivity at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. They were flown to Vietnam and, following a mandatory quarantine period at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and now are eligible for relocation to Tram Chim for conservation and growth.
🦩 The initiative is a joint effort between the Dong Thap provincial People's Committee, the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT), the Vietnam Zoo Association (VZA), the International Crane Foundation (ICF), and the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens Company.
Jade Donavanik, Chairman of ZPOT’s Board of Directors, said the transfer reflected strong international cooperation in biodiversity and environmental conservation. He praised the commitment of Dong Thap’s leaders and partners in advancing the crane conservation mission.
Secretary of the Dong Thap provincial Party Committee Le Quoc Phong called the handover of the cranes a significant milestone and an important step toward restoring this endangered species. He expressed his confidence that, with ongoing technical, financial, and community support, the project will help preserve Vietnam’s natural heritage for future generations.
💎 Launched in December 2024, the project aims to reintroduce 100 sarus cranes to Tram Chim over ten years, with a goal of at least 50 surviving and eventually forming a self-sustaining wild population.
The sarus crane is listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Previously, thousands of cranes migrated to Tram Chim each year but the number has declined sharply due to habitat loss. The reintroduction and conservation of this iconic species is considered urgent, as the crane serves as an indicator of a healthy ecosystem and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Vietnamese people's life.
ꩲ As part of the programme, Dong Thap also launched a local conservation team to promote awareness and protect cranes and other wild birds. Several organisations and individuals were recognised for their contributions to the project./.
The Sarus crane has long been a symbol of Tram Chim National Park and the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. This rare species, listed in the World Red Book, is endangered and requires protection. Dong Thap is implementing a project to conserve and develop the population of Sarus crane at Tram Chim National Park, running from 2022 to 2032.
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