Dong Nai, Jan. 14 -- Eight rare wild animals have been released back into nature at Bu Gia Map National Park in the southern province of Dong Nai since the beginning of this year.

The species include three Macaca fascicularis (long-tailed macaques), three Nycticebus pygmaeus (pygmy slow lorises), one Python reticulatus (reticulated python) and one Manis javanica (Javan pangolin).

They were discovered by farmers while working in their fields, who promptly reported the cases to the authorities so that the handover could be carried out in accordance with the law.

Hoang Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the park's management board, said conservation efforts have made notable progress thanks to the close involvement of grassroots authorities and...