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According to Mr. Dung, these wild cats have the scientific name Prionailurus bengalensis (Wild Cat or Leopard Cat), belonging to group IIB - endangered, precious, rare species, with a total weight of 8kg.

Four wild cats were released into the wild 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 people selling on the roadside in the past few months. After that, the pagoda took care of and raised them in an area simulating the natural environment, surrounded by a 6m high wall to ensure safety. When conditions were met, the pagoda coordinated with U Minh Ha National Park to hand them over and release them back into the natural environment.

In recent times, Phat Quang Pagoda has cooperated many times with Bac Lieu Bird Garden and U Minh Ha National Park in rescuing, caring for and releasing endangered wildlife species into the wild, contributing to biodiversity conservation.

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

Ca Mau Provincial Forest Protection Department re-released a black-backed box turtle to the National Park.

In recent years, people’s awareness of wildlife protection has changed positively. Many cases of individuals of endangered, precious and rare animals being proactively handed over to the authorities to be released into the wild, instead of being kept in illegal captivity.

This is a commendable action, demonstrating the spirit of community responsibility in joining hands 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