China’s ‘Elephant Dads’ Help Double Endangered Asian Elephant Population
Dedicated caretakers known as ‘elephant dads’ at China’s Xishuangbanna Rescue Center have helped double the endangered Asian elephant population to around 300.
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Dedicated caretakers known as ‘elephant dads’ at China’s Xishuangbanna Rescue Center have helped double the endangered Asian elephant population to around 300.
A baby Asian elephant at the Xishuangbanna Rescue Center in Yunnan delights staff and visitors by playing football, highlighting China’s conservation efforts for this endangered species.
A hornless Przewalski’s gazelle at Qinghai Lake faces new challenges in survival and mating after losing its horns in a melee, highlighting the fragile balance of life for this endangered species.
Black-necked crane chicks are increasingly threatened by predators due to habitat loss from climate change and human activity. Recent wolf sightings near nests highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts.
Hainan’s Sansha City has become a haven for red-footed boobies, with populations soaring from 30,000 to over 100,000 in the past decade, showcasing successful conservation efforts.
99 rehabilitated sea turtles were released back into the ocean from Hainan Province after receiving treatment and survival training, marking a significant step in marine conservation efforts.
Bee-eaters, known as China’s “prettiest bird,” have returned to the Wuyuan River National Wetland Park in south China’s Hainan Province, attracting photographers during their breeding season.