On July 9, the Hoang Lien Center for Tourism and Conservation of Organisms (under Hoang Lien National Park) received and rescued a Asiatic black bear voluntarily handed over by Mr. Nguyen Van Bay's family (residence group 45, Lao Cai ward).
The recipient is a female Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), about 17 years old, weighing about 160kg. This is a endangered, rare wild animal belonging to Group IB, which is strictly prohibited by law from being exploited, hunted and used for commercial purposes.
According to the Hoang Lien Center for Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation, this bear has been kept in captivity by Mr. Nguyen Van Bay's family for more than 10 years and has been equipped with a chip by the forest ranger agency for management, health monitoring, and periodic farming conditions checks.
After the propaganda and mobilization process of functional agencies, the family voluntarily filed a petition to hand over the bear to be cared for according to scientific procedures, restore its natural traits, and serve the work of biodiversity conservation.
The reception process was coordinated by veterinarians from the Asian Animal Organization. Before being brought to the rescue area, the bear individual underwent a general health check, physical condition assessment and necessary professional measures.
After completing the procedures, the bear will be cared for, monitored for health and restored to its natural behavior according to the rescue process.
Currently, the Hoang Lien Center for Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation is caring for and preserving 6 bears, including one that has just been received.
The voluntary handover of rare and precious wild animals by people is of great significance to biodiversity conservation, and also contributes to reducing the situation of raising wild animals in captivity in the community.
After this reception, Lao Cai province only has one bear individual kept in captivity at households.
This is considered a positive result from propaganda work, raising awareness about wildlife protection, towards the goal of completely ending bear farming among the people, creating conditions for bear individuals to be rescued, cared for and gradually restore their natural habits.
