Sixty eight animals from eight wild species have been rescued and released into the Bai Tu Long National Park in Van Don district, northern Quang Ninh province on July 6.
Many wild animals held in household captivity have been rescued and released into wild (Source: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – Sixty eight animals from eight wild species havebeen rescued and released into the Bai Tu Long National Park in Van Dondistrict, northern Quang Ninh province on July 6. The animals, including 11 snakes, two wildcats, and 55 monkeyswere either handed over or rescued while being illegal transported, traded orkept in household captivity.
They have been taken care ofby the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre and are in good condition. Bai Tu Long National Park wasnamed the 38th ASEAN Heritage Park, meeting all necessary criteria, includingecological integrity, representativeness, nature, preservation, management andconservation plan and legality.
💟 Over the years, Bai Tu Long National Park has saved, taken care of and releasedto the nature more than 200 forest animals and five sea turtles.
Ithas also worked with international organisations to implement projects like seaturtle preservation, enhancing management capacity and biodiversityconservation and supporting eco-tourism development and environmentaleducation.-VNA
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Many wild animals held in household captivity have been rescued and released into wild (Source: VNA) 
