• Releasing fish fry to replenish aquatic resources on World Environment Day, June 5th.
  • Nine wild animals were released back into U Minh Ha National Park.
  • Approximately 4.7 million post-larval shrimp were released into the sea to help replenish marine resources.
  • Dong Hai District: Organized a ceremony to invite the Whale God and released over 3 million juvenile whales to replenish aquatic resources.

According to Mr. Dung, these wild cats, scientifically known as Prionailurus bengalensis (Wild Cat or Leopard Cat), belong to group IIB - an endangered, rare, and precious species, with a total weight of 8 kg.

Four wild cats have been released back into their natural habitat at U Minh Ha National Park.

Venerable Thich Thien Phuc, Abbot of Phat Quang Pagoda (Hiep Thanh Ward), said: These wild cats were received by the pagoda from roadside vendors over the past few months. Afterward, the pagoda cared for and nurtured them in an area simulating their natural environment, surrounded by a 6-meter-high wall to ensure their safety. When conditions were suitable, the pagoda coordinated with U Minh Ha National Park to hand them over and release them back into their natural habitat.

Over the years, Phat Quang Pagoda has repeatedly collaborated with Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary and U Minh Ha National Park in rescuing, caring for, and releasing endangered wild animals back into the wild, contributing to biodiversity conservation.

Since the beginning of the year, U Minh Ha National Park, in coordination with the U Minh Forest Ranger Station, has released many rare wild animals back into their natural environment, including: 1 python (Python molurus) weighing 5.6kg; 1 one-eyed cobra (Naja kaouthia) weighing 1.6kg; and several other species voluntarily handed over by local people such as the black-backed box turtle (Cuora amboinensis) weighing 1.2kg; the reticulated python (Python reticulatus) weighing 4kg; and the snapping turtle (Heosemys annandalii) weighing 7kg.

The Ca Mau Provincial Forest Protection Department has released a black-backed box turtle back into the National Park.

In recent years, public awareness regarding wildlife protection has improved significantly. Many people have proactively handed over endangered, rare, and precious animals to authorities for release back into the wild, instead of keeping them in captivity.

This is a commendable act, demonstrating a sense of community responsibility in working together to protect wildlife, contributing to maintaining ecological balance and enriching the biodiversity of U Minh Ha National Park.

Nguyen Quoc

Source: https://baocamau.vn/tha-4-meo-rung-quy-hiem-tai-vuon-quoc-gia-u-minh-ha-a123452.html