Rare Javan pangolin handed over to conservation center.

On August 5th, information from the Loc Hung Commune Police, Dong Nai Province, indicated that the unit had just handed over a rare Javan pangolin (scientific name: Manis javanica) to the Center for Propaganda, Tourism and Rescue, Conservation under the Bu Gia Map National Park and the Forest Protection Unit of Region 10.

Earlier, at approximately 0:10 AM on July 31st, while patrolling in Hamlet 7, the commune police force discovered a pangolin crawling on a dirt road following a tip from a local resident. Recognizing it as an endangered and rare wild animal belonging to Group IB according to Government Decree 06/2019/ND-CP, the task force quickly secured the pangolin and reported to their superiors to coordinate the handover in accordance with regulations.

The Loc Hung commune police, in coordination with the Forest Protection Department of Region 10, handed over a rare Javan pangolin to the Bu Gia Map National Park. Photo: Loc Hung commune police.

That same night, the Loc Hung commune police contacted specialized units to receive and care for the animal. The pangolin weighed 5kg and was approximately 30cm long.

Representatives from various agencies handed over the rare Javan pangolin.

The Loc Hung commune police also urged residents not to hunt, keep, or trade wild animals. When discovering cases of injured animals, animals caught in traps, or animals needing rescue, residents should immediately contact the authorities for timely assistance.

BUI LIEM

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ban-giao-te-te-java-quy-hiem-cho-trung-tam-bao-ton-post806915.html