Rare animal species such as the clouded leopard, yellow-cheeked gibbon, gray-legged macaque, silvered langur, and sun bear have been rescued by the Wildlife Protection Organization.
Rare Animal Species Rescued in Vietnam
1. Lesser Mouse-Deer
The lesser mouse-deer is found throughout the mountainous regions of Vietnam. They are classified as vulnerable (VU) according to the Vietnam Red Book. The Wildlife Protection Organization has successfully rescued over 60 individuals from illegal hunters, most of which have been released back into the wild.
2. Indochinese Silvered Langur
This species is endemic to Kien Giang and is now very rare in the wild. They are classified as vulnerable (VU). The photo shows a langur rescued from illegal hunting and currently being cared for at the Hon Me Wildlife Rescue Center.
3. Sun Bear
Nearly 70 sun bears are living at wildlife rescue stations managed by the Wildlife Protection Organization. These animals were previously kept in captivity for a long time and have lost the ability to forage in the wild, so they will not be released back into the forest. They are classified as endangered (EN).
4. Java Green Peafowl
After a period of living at the Hon Me Wildlife Rescue Center, this Java green peafowl was released to a small island in U Minh Thượng National Park. This large bird is often hunted for ornamental purposes and is classified as vulnerable (VU).
5. Java Pangolin
The Java pangolin breeds and thrives well at the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station, managed in cooperation with the Wildlife Protection Organization. More than 100 individuals have been cared for, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild. This species is classified as endangered (EN).
6. Clouded Leopard
Before being transferred to the Cat Tien National Park Bear and Big Cat Rescue Center, this clouded leopard was rescued at the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station from 2009 to 2011. They are classified as critically endangered (CR), extremely rare in the wild.
7. Asian Softshell Turtle
An individual Asian softshell turtle was just released back into the wild after some time at the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station. Its status is threatened due to habitat loss and illegal hunting and trading, making this species rare in the wild. They are classified as vulnerable (VU).
8. Yellow-Cheeked Gibbon
Among the more than 70 yellow-cheeked gibbons rescued, nearly 30 individuals have been released back into the wild. This species is classified as endangered (EN). All photographs of these rare wildlife will be displayed in the “Lucky Wildlife” exhibition organized in collaboration with the Wildlife Protection Organization.
9. Spotted Gecko
The spotted gecko has been successfully rescued and released back into nature. This species is classified as vulnerable (VU).
The “Lucky Wildlife” exhibition aims to promote love for wildlife and call on everyone to join hands in protecting rare animal species and to refrain from using products made from rare wildlife. The program is free and open from April 15 to May 15 at the Eo Xoai Tourist Area, Ong Lang Beach, Cua Can, Phu Quoc.
