Rare monkey species released back into the wild in Quang Tri
VOV.VN - Two rare monkey species - the stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides) and the northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) - have been released into their natural forest habitat in the central province of Quang Tri.
According to Ho Van Sinh, Vice Chairman of the Huong Hiep Commune People’s Committee, the monkeys were discovered on October 22 by a local resident in Khe Ha village, who had caught the wild animals in his garden and immediately reported to local authorities.
The stump-tailed macaque, also known as the bear macaque, is a species of primate native to South and Southeast Asia.
Meanwhile, the northern pig-tailed macaque is of a vulnerable species in the subfamily Cercopithecidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Both species are classified under Group IIB of the Vietnam Red Book, which includes rare and precious wildlife that are strictly protected from captivity, hunting, trade, or killing.
Dak Lak releases six rare wild animals back to nature
Six wild animals were reintroduced to their natural habitat on September 21 by the centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management under the Department of Agriculture and Environment in central Dak Lak province.
