A rare monkey released back into the forest in Son La

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Son La - May 5, functional forces received and released a yellow monkey back to its natural environment after people voluntarily handed it over.

Previously, the family of Mr. Tran Van Thao, Na Ha II village, Chieng Mung commune discovered a monkey straying into the residential area. Realizing that this was a wild animal, the family proactively arrested it safely and quickly handed it over to functional agencies according to regulations.

Cá thể khỉ được thả về rừng tự nhiên tại Khu Bảo tồn thiên nhiên Mường La. Ảnh: Công an xã Chiềng Mung
The monkey was released back into the natural forest at Muong La Nature Reserve. Photo: Chieng Mung Commune Police

The monkey individual is identified as the yellow macaque (Macaca mulatta) - a forest animal belonging to Group IIB according to Circular No. 85/2025/TT-BNNMT on the management of endangered, precious, and rare species and the implementation of the International Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Currently, this species is facing the risk of decline due to hunting, illegal trade and habitat loss.

After completing the procedures, the Forest Protection Department of Region XII coordinated with the Economic Security Department, Son La Provincial Police and Chieng Mung Commune Police to hand over the monkey to Muong La Nature Reserve to release back into the forest.

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