Received two rare individuals of the Magpie-robin and Red-faced Monkey species.

On December 14th, representatives from the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park announced that the unit had recently received two rare individuals of the Malayan macaque and the red-faced macaque, handed over by local people and authorities.

Specifically, the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center received a young macaque weighing approximately 1kg ( scientific name: Macaca assamensis) from the Dong Trach commune authorities, in the presence of the Bo Trach Forest Ranger Station and the commune police.

The red-faced monkey is an endangered and rare animal belonging to group IIB, listed in the Vietnam Red Book and included in the 1997 Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Photo: VNA)

Next, the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center received another red-faced monkey, weighing about 5kg (Macaca arctoides), handed over by a representative of the Dong Thuan Ward People's Committee.

Previously, these two individuals, a macaque and a red-faced macaque (both belonging to endangered, rare, and precious animal species in Group IIB), were discovered by residents who had strayed into residential areas. Recognizing that these were wild animals in need of protection, the residents proactively reported and handed them over to the authorities.

Immediately after receiving them, the Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center conducted initial health checks, then placed both animals in a quarantine area for monitoring, care, and rehabilitation; and training to adapt to a semi-wild environment. When deemed suitable, the Center will coordinate with relevant units to select a suitable area for reintroduction into the wild, ensuring the safety of the animals and the ecosystem.

The proactive handover of rare wild animals by local people demonstrates their increasing awareness and responsibility in nature conservation. This affirms the crucial role of the community in jointly preserving biodiversity, protecting forest ecosystems, and promoting sustainable development of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in particular, and the natural environment in general.

According to VNA/Vietnam+

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202512/tiep-nhan-2-ca-the-khi-moc-va-khi-mat-do-quy-hiem-2e176c5/