On April 25, the Hoa Vang Forest Ranger District received 114 individual turtles, including striped turtles and box turtles, from Nam Son Pagoda in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district. These turtles were voluntarily surrendered by the pagoda and were released by people at the temple over the years.
The forest ranger department had previously lobbied the temple to hand over the turtles. The department also contacted the nature protection center in Hanoi to send people to take the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park in order to research, classify species, determine their habitat, and release them into the wild.
Nam Son is a large temple in Danang that attracts many visitors and tourists who come to pray. The temple grounds include a large lake where many people release turtles and fish. However, because so many species are released into the lake, their habitat is not guaranteed. It is important to ensure the well-being of these animals, which is why efforts were made to relocate them to a safer environment in Cuc Phuong National Park.
The Hoa Vang Forest Ranger District has been working hard to protect wildlife in Vietnam for years. They have been advocating for better treatment of animals that are released into wild habitats and have been working closely with local communities and government agencies to ensure that these animals are treated with respect and care. This latest effort is just one example of their ongoing commitment to protecting Vietnam’s natural resources for future generations.
The Handover of Turtles from Nam Son Pagoda marks an important milestone in this mission. With more than 100 individual turtles handed over by Nam Son Pagoda, including striped turtles and box turtles, this will greatly aid in researching their species as well as determining their habitat needs.
Overall, it’s great news that these animals will be able to move on from being kept as pets or released without proper consideration for their well-being into a safe environment where they can thrive.
Cuc Phuong National Park was established in 1965 and has since become one of Vietnam’s most important protected areas due its rich biodiversity and unique flora and fauna found only here.
In conclusion, it’s heartwarming to see how people can come together for conservation efforts like this one where Nam Son Pagoda hands over more than 100 individual turtles from being kept as pets or released without proper consideration for their well-being into a safe environment where they can thrive with better chance of survival.
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