A veterinarian of the Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development under Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park examines a Javan pangolin. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development under Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has reported the voluntary handover of endangered, rare wildlife by local residents.

On April 23, the centre, in coordination with the Quang Trach district Forest Protection Unit, received a pygmy slow loris weighing 0.2kg from Hoang Anh Quyen, a resident of Tien Hoa commune, Tuyen Hoa district.

Earlier, on April 15, the centre worked with the Tuyen Hoa district Forest Protection Unit to receive two wild animals voluntarily handed over by locals: a 1kg Javan pangolin and a 6kg pig-tailed macaque. At the time of handover, both animals were injured.

Following the transfer, the centre has provided care, rehabilitation, and behaviour rewilding for the animals in preparation for their release back into their natural habitat.

The pygmy slow loris and Javan pangolin are classified under Group IB of Vietnam’s endangered species list, those facing the threat of extinction and strictly banned from exploitation or commercial use.

The pig-tailed macaque is listed under Group IIB, which includes species subject to restricted exploitation and trade for commercial purposes.

Source: VNA