On November 28, information from Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh province said that the unit has just coordinated with the Center for Wildlife Conservation in Vietnam (Save Vietnam's Wildlife) and Bach Ma National Park (Hue City), to release 7 individuals of Java pangolin (an endangered, rare animal belonging to group IB, threatened with extinction globally) back into the natural environment.
7 Javan pangolins - globally endangered wildlife - were released back into the wild
According to a representative of Cuc Phuong National Park, before being released back into the wild, 7 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, the conservation team conducts health checks, treats injuries and illnesses, and creates a close-to-nature environment to help them gradually regain their natural behavior.
Pangolin individuals when released back to the wild
"After a long period of monitoring and care, with the tireless efforts of dozens of people at Cuc Phuong, all have met the health, physical condition and natural instinct standards to be able to reintegrate into the wild environment. The field staff have carefully selected a suitable area, ensuring abundant food sources, safe shelter and the highest adaptability for re-release" - representative of Cuc Phuong National Park informed.
According to the representative of Cuc Phuong National Park, the re-release of the Java pangolin this time is not only to preserve a rare and endangered animal species, but also a reminder of human responsibility in preserving nature and habitat for wild species, and the responsibility in contributing to the recovery of species populations in Vietnam's forests.
Bach Ma National Park was selected to release 7 pangolins.
The Javan pangolin (Manis Javanica) is listed in group IB as a rare and endangered species in Vietnam. This species is globally threatened with extinction and is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. Any illegal trade in pangolins will be prosecuted.
Among them, the Java pangolin is listed in Appendix I of the CITES International Convention, prohibiting cross-border trade and exploitation from the wild. However, currently, illegal hunting and trading activities are still extremely complicated.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/7-con-te-te-java-duoc-tha-ve-tu-nhien-196251128121329899.htm
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