Rescued Turtles Rehomed in Cuc Phuong National Park: A Collaboration Between Temple and Conservation Efforts.

On April 25, the Hoa Vang Forest Ranger District received a generous donation of 114 turtles from Nam Son Pagoda in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district. These turtles, which included both striped and box turtles, were voluntarily surrendered by the pagoda and had been released by people at the temple over the years.

The forest ranger department had long been concerned about the well-being of these turtles, many of which lived together in the lake sunbathing under concrete pillars. The department had lobbied the temple to hand over the turtles so that they could be relocated to a safer environment in Cuc Phuong National Park. In addition to ensuring their survival, this move would also allow researchers to study and classify the species, determine their habitat, and release them into the wild.

Nam Son is a large temple located 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. This is why efforts were made to relocate these animals to a safer environment in Cuc Phuong National Park.

The nature protection center in Hanoi played an important role in this effort by sending personnel to take the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park for research and classification. The park’s experts will work tirelessly to ensure that these animals receive the care they need to thrive in their new environment. With this donation of turtles from Nam Son Pagoda, efforts are being made to protect these animals and preserve their natural habitat for future generations.