Endangered Sunda pangolins released into wild in Ninh Binh
The Save Vietnam’s Wildlife Centre in collaboration with Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 19 released 15 endangered Sunda pangolins (Manis Javanica) into the wild.
All the animals were confiscated from illegal wildlife trade across Vietnam.
Of the 15 animals, three are pregnant, and one was born in captivity. They have been treated and cared by the centre before being released into the wild.
According to the centre, pangolins in particular and wild animals in general after being rescued by the centre must undergo a quarantine process for at least 30 days to monitor their health condition.
After that, the individuals will be assessed for re-release conditions based on criteria such as good health with no pathogens, and capacity of self-defense and foraging in the wild.
The Sunda pangolin is listed as a critically endangered animal. Since its establishment, the centre has successfully rescued nearly 1,700 pangolins, becoming the largest pangolin rescue unit in the world.