A protected red fox was recently captured on video exploring snow-covered landscapes in Xinjiang's Mulei Kazak Autonomous County, offering tangible proof of ecological recovery in northwest China. The footage, circulating widely this week, shows the animal moving undisturbed through its natural habitat amid ongoing regional conservation initiatives.
Local authorities attribute such wildlife sightings to strict grazing bans and habitat restoration programs implemented across the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. "This red fox's presence demonstrates our environmental policies are working," said a regional forestry official, speaking anonymously due to media protocols. "We've seen a 22% increase in protected species sightings this year alone."
Scientists note the resurgence aligns with China's broader biodiversity protection goals, particularly in sensitive alpine ecosystems. The Xinjiang region has invested heavily in balancing economic development with ecological preservation, implementing measures that benefit both local herding communities and wildlife populations.
