Javan pangolin among 6 endangered wild animals released back into Vietnam forest

The release was carried out by the province’s elephant conservation, wildlife rescue, and forest protection management center in coordination with Chu Yang Sin National Park and the Krong Bong forest ranger unit.

The animals included one Javan pangolin, two pig-tailed macaques, one long-tailed macaque, one Burmese python, and one reticulated python.

All are listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book under groups IB and IIB, meaning they are classified as endangered or rare species.

Before their return to the wild, the animals had been rescued from illegal captivity or trade, rehabilitated, and deemed healthy enough to survive in natural conditions.

Authorities said the release would help preserve biodiversity and maintain valuable genetic resources in Chu Yang Sin National Park.

This is the fourth wildlife release organized at Chu Yang Sin National Park in 2025, with more than 80 animals reintroduced so far this year. Previous events included the release of 42 animals in March, 24 in April, and 12 in July.

According to park officials, the number of rescued, rehabilitated, and reintroduced animals has been steadily increasing in recent years.

They attributed the progress to closer cooperation between conservation organizations, authorities, and local communities in tackling illegal wildlife captivity and trade.