114 turtles, including striped turtles and box turtles, were released by people at the lake near Nam Son pagoda in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district. These turtles were voluntarily surrendered by the pagoda on April 25. The temple grounds feature a large lake where people often release turtles and fish, but their habitat is not well-preserved due to the variety of species released into the lake.
Nam Son Pagoda is a popular destination in Da Nang that attracts many visitors and tourists who come to visit and pray. To preserve the habitat of these turtles, researchers will study and classify the species, determine their habitat needs, and release them back into the wild where they can thrive. The forest ranger department received a total of 114 turtles from Nam Son Pagoda, which had been urging them to hand over the animals for relocation. They contacted the nature protection center in Hanoi to assist in taking the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park for further care before releasing them back into their natural habitat.
The forest ranger district received a total of 114 turtles from Nam Son Pagoda in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district. Over time, many different species of turtles have been released by people at the temple near Nam Son Pagoda’s lake. This has led to a mix of species living together in the same environment.
The forest ranger department urged Nam Son Pagoda to hand over these animals for relocation since their habitat was not well-preserved due to various species being introduced into it. They contacted experts from Hanoi’s nature protection center for assistance in taking care of these animals before releasing them back into their natural environment.
Nam Son Pagoda is one of Da Nang’s most popular tourist attractions with many visitors coming each year to pray and visit its stunning gardens. In recent years, people have started releasing fish and other aquatic creatures into its large lake as part of their spiritual practices or as a way to enjoy nature.
However, this practice has caused some harm to these creatures as they are not adapted to life outside water bodies. Additionally, it has become challenging for researchers who want to study these creatures and understand more about them since they are scattered across different parts of Vietnam.
To address this issue, researchers plan to relocate these animals from Nam Son Pagoda’s lake to Cuc Phuong National Park where they can be studied in a controlled environment that mimics their natural surroundings. The park also offers better conditions for conservation efforts as there are fewer human activities happening there compared with other areas around Vietnam.
Overall, this project is an example of how collaboration between religious institutions and conservationists can lead to better outcomes for both humans and wildlife alike.
