Rescue pig-tailed monkey

Rescue center of Pu Mat National Park, Nghe An has received rare and precious pig-tailed monkeys to release to the wild.

The monkey was received and taken to the Dynamic Rescue Center
belong to Pu Mat National Park. (Photo: Pu Mat National Park)

Two turtles have just been received by the Rescue Center. (Photo: Pu Mat National Park)

According to information on the website of Pu Mat National Park, after being mobilized by volunteers of the Natural Education Center (ENV), Nguyen Dinh Vy in Nghi Phong commune, Nghi Loc district handed over the pig-tailed monkey. for rescue center. Pig tail monkey weighs 2.5kg, good health condition. Before being released to the wild, the Rescue Center will train the monkey to adapt to the wild conditions.

The pig-tailed monkey is also called Macaca leonina (Primate set), which is one of the largest species in the monkey family. They have long, thick cheeks, brightly colored hair that covers the ear close to the face.

On October 6, the Center also received two golden box turtle (Cuora bourreti), weighing 1.5kg from the Bao Quan Management Station to Cao Gou Forest.