Lam Son commune releases Javan pangolin back into the natural forest.

On June 2nd, the People's Committee of Lam Son commune, in coordination with the Krong Pha Forest Management Board, the commune police, and other relevant units, organized the reception and release back into its natural environment a Javan pangolin that was voluntarily handed over by a local resident.

Representatives from the Lam Son Commune People's Committee, along with other functional forces, released the rare Javan pangolin back into its natural forest environment.

Authorities are monitoring the Javan pangolin after its release back into the wild.

Earlier, Mr. Tran Dinh Dien (Tan Binh village, Lam Son commune) discovered a pangolin and proactively contacted the authorities to hand it over. After receiving it, the authorities conducted an inspection and assessed the animal's health condition.

Accordingly, the individual has been identified as the Javan pangolin (Manis javanica), belonging to Group IB, a rare and endangered forest animal strictly protected by law. The individual weighs approximately 2 kg, is about 40 cm long, is in good health, and is suitable for reintroduction into its natural forest environment.

The Javan pangolin was released back into its natural habitat.

The voluntary surrender of wild animals by the people to the authorities contributes to improving the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation, demonstrating the community's sense of responsibility in protecting endangered, rare, and precious wild animal species. The People's Committee of Lam Son commune advises people not to hunt, keep, transport, or trade wild animals illegally; and to promptly notify the authorities when they discover cases of forest animals needing rescue or violations of regulations on wildlife protection.

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Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/thong-tin-xa-lam-son/202606/xa-lam-son-tha-ca-the-te-te-java-ve-rung-tu-nhien-e222ade/