Nam Son Pagoda in Da Nang Releases Over 100 Turtles for Conservation Efforts

On April 25, Nam Son Pagoda in Da Nang released over 100 turtles into the lake at the temple. These turtles, including striped turtles and box turtles, were voluntarily surrendered by the pagoda to rangers who then transported them to Cuc Phuong National Park for further study and release.

The forest ranger district received a total of 114 turtles from Nam Son Pagoda in Hoa Chau Commune, Hoa Vang District. Over the years, people have released many turtles of different species into the temple, resulting in a mixture of turtles living in the lake. The forest ranger department called the temple to hand over the turtles, and they contacted the Hanoi Nature Conservation Center to help take the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park.

Nam Son Pagoda is a popular destination in Da Nang, attracting many visitors and tourists who come to visit and pray. Within the temple there is a large lake where people often release turtles and fish. However, due to the variety of species released into the lake, their habitat is not well preserved. By moving the turtles to Cuc Phuong National Park, researchers can study and classify the species, determine their habitat needs, and release them back into the wild where they can thrive.