Rescuing Endangered Species: A Conservation Success Story in Southeast Asia

A chamois, an endangered species found in Southeast Asia, was recently rescued by a forest protection community group in Ta Lu commune, Dong Giang district. The group discovered the animal caught in a hunter’s trap while on patrol within the Sao La Conservation Area.

The Director of the Management Board of Sao La Species Conservation Area, Mr. Le Hoang Son, confirmed the incident on April 17. According to Mr. Son, the Areh village community group was patrolling sub-area 39 of Ta Lu commune when they made the discovery. The adult chamois, weighing approximately 40 kg and with black fur, was found caught in the trap. The animal’s front leg was entangled in a cable, rendering it immobile.

The group of six security officers carefully untangled the chamois and set it free back into the forest. The chamois is scientifically known as Capricornis milneedwardsii and is classified as an endangered species and a priority for protection due to hunting, trapping and loss of habitat that has caused its population in Vietnam to dwindle.

This rescue serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts in protecting endangered species like this one. It highlights the threats they face and underscores the role that community groups and conservation areas play in safeguarding their future.