Releasing rare wildlife into Their natural habitat: Conservation efforts for biodiversity
In accordance with the International Convention on the Protection of Wild Animal, the CCRR Centre regularly carries out rescuing and release of wildlife into the natural environment domestically and internationally. Released individuals must undergo a rigorous care and assessment process and only returned them to the wild when they meet all survival conditions.
Releasing the Loris into the natural environment in Phong My (phase 2)
On June 19, 2025, the CCRR Centre coordinated with Phong My Commune Police, Phong Dien Town Forest Protection Department, Phong Dien District Community Forest Management Board, Hue City and related units to organize the release (phase 2) one Loris into the natural environment.
Attending the release including Dr. Doan Dinh Hung - Deputy Director of the Central for Geosciences and Environment; Mr. Phan Van Hung - Police officer of Tan My village; Mr. Phan Dinh Thinh - Officer in charge of legal affairs - Phong Dien Town Forest Protection Department; Mr. Tran Duc Loc - Head of Tan My Village Community Forest Management Board and MSc. Nguyen Van Mien - officer of the CCRR Centre.
The released individual Loris with the scientific name Nycticebus Pygmaeus, belonging to the Primate Order, is listed in the Vietnam Red Book and protected at the highest level by Vietnam laws. The Loris belongs to Group IA according to the List of endangered, precious and rare forest plants and animals issued together with Decree No. 84/2021/ND-CP dated September 22, 2021 of the Government. In addition, this species is also listed in Appendix I - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) according to Text No. 25/TB-CTVN dated February 17, 2023 of the CITES Management Authority of Vietnam.
After being rescued and cared at the CCRR Centre, in Phong Dien Commune, Hue City (formerly Tan My Village, Phong My Commune, Phong Dien District, Hue City), the Loris recovered its health after just over 5 months. By the day of release, this individual is physically fit enough to survive in the natural environment. This is one of many wild animals being rescued and cared for by the CCRR Centre to ensure they are eligible for release into the natural environment. For individuals which are no longer able to live independently or do not meet the conditions for release, they will continue to be monitored and cared for long-term in a semi-natural environment at the CCRR Centre.
Some images of release of Loris at Phong My Community Forest - Hue City
Releasing rare turtles at Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai Province (Phase 3)
Continuing wildlife conservation activities, on June 24, 2025, the CCRR Centre organized the third animal release. During this period, 2 Toothed Turtles (weight 6kg and 7kg) and 3 large land turtles (weight 2kg, 6kg, 7kg respectively) were released back into the species' typical habitat at Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai Province). Participating in the release activities, there was close coordination between the staff of the CCRR Centre and the Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Development of Organisms - Cat Tien National Park and volunteers. All turtles were cared for, rehabilitated and assessed for their adaptability before release, to ensure a high survival rate in the wild.
This is a practical activity to restore wild populations, contribute to the conservation of rare animals, and raise public awareness in protecting wildlife, especially endangered species such as Loris, turtles in particular and other species in general.
Some images of turtle release at Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai province
