Release rare animals into the wild

The People's Committee of Pong Drang commune has just coordinated with the Ea H'leo Regional Forest Protection Department to release a golden mountain tortoise handed over by local people into the natural environment.

After more than 2 days of receiving and monitoring, the authorities determined that the turtle was completely healthy and capable of finding its own food, so they released it back into its natural habitat at Trap Kso Ornamental Species Conservation Area (Krong Nang Commune). Immediately after being released, the golden mountain turtle quickly integrated and adapted to natural conditions.

People and rangers release golden mountain tortoises back into the wild.

The Golden Mountain Tortoise weighs 1.5 kg, its scientific name is Indotestudo elongata, and it belongs to group IIB, the list of endangered and rare forest plants and animals. This is a turtle species with high biological value, currently threatened in the wild due to illegal hunting and trading.

Previously, on August 19, the Golden Mountain Turtle was received by the People's Committee of Pong Drang Commune and the Ea H'leo Regional Forest Protection Department from Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Nam (born in 1989), residing in Buon Ho Ward, while he was working in the fields in Village 3, Pong Drang Commune.

Vice Chairman of Pong Drang Commune People's Committee Nguyen Ngoc Dac presented Certificates of Merit to the people.

In recognition of his practical actions, the People's Committee of Pong Drang commune awarded a certificate of merit to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Nam for his achievements in protecting wildlife in the commune.

Receiving and releasing the golden turtle back into the forest not only demonstrates the sense of responsibility of the people, local authorities and forestry sector, but also contributes significantly to maintaining biodiversity and protecting the rare genetic resources of Dak Lak nature.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202508/tha-dong-vat-quy-hiem-ve-moi-truong-tu-nhien-04f1305/