Locals hand over rare Javan pangolins.

On December 3rd, the Economic Department of Phu Nghia commune (Dong Nai province) received a pangolin from a local resident who voluntarily handed it over.

Locals hand over rare animals to authorities. Photo: VNA.

Earlier, at around 4:00 AM on December 3rd, Mr. Dieu Lu, residing in Bu Gia Phuc 1 village (Phu Nghia commune), discovered a pangolin that had wandered into his family's kitchen area. After realizing it was a rare and protected wild animal, Mr. Lu captured it and handed it over to the authorities in Phu Nghia commune.

Locals hand over rare pangolins to authorities. Photo: VNA.

According to the initial assessment by the authorities in Phu Nghia commune, this is a female Javan pangolin, weighing 3.9 kg, belonging to group IB of rare and endangered forest animals that are prioritized for protection and strictly prohibited from exploitation, use, buying, selling, or consumption in any form.

A pangolin belonging to group IB was discovered by residents at their home. Photo: VNA.

On the same day, the People's Committee of Phu Nghia commune drew up a record of receipt and coordinated with the Forest Protection Department of Area 8 to inspect and hand over the pangolin to the Center for Propaganda, Tourism and Rescue and Conservation of Bu Gia Map National Park for care and release back into its natural environment.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/nguoi-dan-giao-nop-te-te-java-quy-hiem-20251203140254173.htm