Through species assessment, the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources concluded that the above 4 individuals belong to the kangaroo species with the scientific name Notamacropus rufogriseus, which is a mammalian kangaroo species, not allocated in Vietnam. In addition, this is a kangaroo species that is not on the list of rare and endangered species.

Currently, 4 kangaroos are healthy, including 3 male kangaroos and 1 female kangaroo.

The Kangaroo individuals, when brought to Hoang Lien Rescue, Conservation and Development Center, will be cared for and raised in semi-wild form in an area of about 200 m2. Of which half the area is the playground, the rest is the roof-covered part. Food for 4 kangaroos will be vegetables, tubers, fruits and leaves. 

The 4 kangaroos are currently in healthy condition and are kept in a separate area. Photo: T.T.

This is the first time the Center received exotic kangaroos, so in the immediate future, the Center will take care of them based on published documents.

Previously, 4 kangaroos were discovered in the wild by people and authorities of Thach An district (Cao Bang), then transferred to Hoang Lien Rescue, Conservation and Development Center.