Seven Javan pangolins were released back into the wild.

(NLĐO) - The Wildlife Conservation Center in Vietnam has recently collaborated in the release of seven globally endangered wild animals back into their natural habitat.

On November 28th, information from Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh province indicated that the park, in coordination with the Save Vietnam's Wildlife Center and Bach Ma National Park (Hue City), had released seven Javan pangolins (an endangered and rare animal belonging to group IB, threatened with extinction globally) back into their natural environment.

Seven Javan pangolins – a globally endangered species – have been released back into the wild.

According to representatives of Cuc Phuong National Park, before being released back into the wild, the seven Javan pangolins were rescued by authorities from wildlife trafficking cases and transferred to Cuc Phuong for long-term care, nurturing, and rehabilitation.

At Save Vietnam's Wildlife, conservation staff conducted health checkups, treated injuries and illnesses, and established a nurturing environment close to nature, helping the animals gradually regain their natural behavior.

The pangolin was released back into the wild.

"After a long period of monitoring and care, with the tireless efforts of dozens of people at Cuc Phuong, all of them have met the health, physical condition, and natural instinct standards to be reintegrated into the wild environment. The field staff carefully selected a suitable area, ensuring abundant food sources, safe shelter, and the highest adaptability for reintroduction," a representative of Cuc Phuong National Park informed.

According to representatives of Cuc Phuong National Park, this reintroduction of Javan pangolins is not only aimed at conserving a rare and endangered species, but also serves as a reminder of humanity's responsibility in preserving nature and habitats for wild animals, and its responsibility in contributing to the restoration of the species' population in Vietnam's forests.

Bach Ma National Park has been selected for the reintroduction of 7 pangolins.

The Javan pangolin (Manis Javanica) is classified as Group IB in the list of endangered and rare forest animals in Vietnam. This species is globally threatened with extinction and is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List. Illegal trade in pangolins is subject to criminal prosecution.

The Javan pangolin is listed in Appendix I of the CITES Convention, prohibiting transnational trade and exploitation from the wild. However, illegal hunting and trading remain extremely prevalent.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/7-con-te-te-java-duoc-tha-ve-tu-nhien-196251128121329899.htm