An Giang Province Inspection Department verifies and clarifies information about a white monkey appearing in Hon Son.

An Giang Provincial Forest Protection Department has just sent a document to the Head of Forest Protection Department Region III regarding the verification and clarification of information about a white monkey appearing in Hon Son, Kien Hai special zone.

Image of suspected 4 white monkeys appearing on Ma Thien Lanh mountain. Photo: Cut from clip provided by local people

Previously, on October 10, social networks posted a clip about 4 white monkeys appearing on Ma Thien Lanh mountain in Hon Son. To accurately verify the source of information, serving the management, protection and conservation of rare, precious and endangered wild animals in An Giang province, the Forest Protection Department requested the Head of the Forest Protection Department of Region III to urgently organize verification and clarification of the information.

Based on the assigned functions and tasks, the Head of the Forest Protection Department of Region III presides over and coordinates with the local authorities of Kien Hai special zone and relevant units to organize inspection, verification and clarification of information about 4 individuals suspected to be white monkeys appearing on Ma Thien Lanh mountain. Report specific results, with working minutes and specific images attached.

In case the verification does not detect any white monkeys, the Forest Protection Department is requested to inform the local authorities and people in the area in writing.

In case of inspection and verification of white monkeys, the Forest Protection Department shall coordinate with local authorities to immediately deploy measures to protect the safety of animals according to the law; prevent and strictly handle acts of hunting and chasing by people.

At the same time, the Forestry Department's staff coordinated with specialized units to accurately identify the species name, biological characteristics, habits and propose conservation measures appropriate to the species.

Strengthen propaganda and dissemination of legal regulations on wildlife protection; advise people when discovering wild animals to proactively protect them, not hunt or chase them away, and promptly report to authorities for appropriate handling measures, ensuring the health and safety of people and limiting damage to wild animals.

THUY TRANG

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/chi-cuc-kiem-lam-tinh-an-giang-xac-minh-lam-ro-thong-tin-ca-the-khi-trang-xuat-hien-tai-hon-son-a463756.html