Siem Reap Gendarmerie Rescues Two Critically Endangered Pangolins, Transfers to ACCB Center
In Siem Reap, Cambodia, two critically endangered pangolins were rescued by the gendarmerie. They have been transferred to the ACCB Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center for expert care, with potential release into their natural habitat under consideration. This operation highlights the nation's commitment to biodiversity conservation.
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