Largest ever number of rare pangolins released into wild

The largest ever number of rare Java pangolin (Manis javanica), 54 individuals, have been released into the wild recently by the Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW).
Largest ever number of rare pangolins released into wild ảnh 1A pangolin receives care before being re-introduced to the nature (Photo: SVW)

Hanoi (VNA) – The largest ever number of rareJava pangolin (Manis javanica), 54 individuals, have been released into thewild recently by the Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW) in coordination with CucPhuong National Park and Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre.

The pangolins were rescued from illegal traders in northernprovinces such as Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Hai Duong. They were kept at the SVW’sfacilities for care to ensure they were in good health when being released.

The animals were also implanted with chips to serve laterresearch work.

Including the latest release, the SVW has rescued andreturned to the wild 202 pangolins this year.

Pangolinsare the most traded animals in the world. Vietnam has two species ofpangolins, the Manis javanica and the Manis pentadactyla; both are listed inthe category of rare and threatened species subject to priority protectionunder Decree 160/2013/ND-CP. All hunting and trading of those species areillegal, as is the use of products from pangolin.-VNA

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