Dong Nai: Many wild monkeys released back into natural habitat

On the morning of August 12, Mobile Forest Ranger Team No. 1 under the Dong Nai City Forest Protection Sub-Department, in coordination with relevant agencies and units, released three wild monkeys back into their natural habitat in an area directly managed by the Dong Nai Nature-Culture Reserve.

The animals included one long-tailed macaque and two northern pig-tailed macaques. At the time of release, all three were in good health and deemed fit to return to a natural habitat suitable for their species.

Forest rangers release the wild monkeys back into their natural habitat on the morning of August 12.

According to Mobile Forest Ranger Team No. 1, the monkeys had frequently appeared in Buu Long Quarter, Tran Bien Ward, exhibiting aggressive behavior, damaging residents' property, and posing a risk of conflict with humans, particularly children. After receiving the reports, the ranger team deployed operational measures and used the provided equipment to capture the animals. By August 10, the team had captured three wild monkeys in Tran Bien Ward. It then coordinated with relevant agencies to examine and care for the animals and complete the necessary procedures before releasing them back into the wild.

The wild monkeys were released in good health.

The monkeys, which had frequently appeared in Buu Long Quarter, Tran Bien Ward, were captured by forest rangers and safely released into a natural forest habitat.

The Dong Nai City Forest Protection Department advised residents who discover illegally kept wild animals or animals that are not eligible for legal captivity to notify forest protection authorities or local authorities so the animals can be received and handled in accordance with regulations. Residents are advised not to release wild animals into the natural environment on their own, as releasing them in an inappropriate location or at an unsuitable time could affect the animals' health, disrupt ecosystems, and pose risks to community safety.

During the first six months of 2026, Dong Nai City's forest rangers conducted 46 inspection and enforcement operations, uncovering 30 violations and confiscating 136 forest animals classified as Group IIB forest animals and common forest animals. Administrative fines totaling more than VND100 million were imposed. In addition, the unit received 949 wild animals voluntarily surrendered by residents, mostly turtles, pythons, and ornamental birds that had been bred in captivity but failed to meet legal requirements. The animals were received, cared for, and handled in accordance with regulations before being released back into their natural habitats, contributing to biodiversity conservation in Dong Nai.

By An Nhon – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho