In a conservation triumph, the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkey population has surged to 350 in Yunlong Tianchi National Nature Reserve this year – up from just 50–60 individuals recorded in 1988. 🌍✨ Researchers confirmed the milestone through a recent ecological survey, revealing healthy, active troops navigating restored forest corridors in this biodiverse haven.
Decades of habitat restoration, including strategic planting of spruce, Armand pine, and fir trees, have revitalized the monkeys' mountain-crossing routes. 🏞️ These efforts boosted genetic diversity and created sustainable pathways for the species, which thrives at the southernmost edge of its range. A joint survey team noted the population has grown by approximately 300 since monitoring began, calling it a 'model for balancing ecology and community needs.'
"This isn't just about numbers – it's proof that long-term conservation works," said one researcher, highlighting how local partnerships and reforestation turned the tide. With their distinctive upturned noses and frost-resistant fur, these primates are now a symbol of hope for endangered species worldwide. 📈🐾
