Nature’s latest drama unfolds in northeast China’s Changbai Mountain as rare Chinese merganser ducklings hatch and make their daring first jumps from nests! 🌱 Known as 'living fossils' of the bird world, these first-class protected species are bouncing into their breeding season with a courage that’s both adorable and awe-inspiring.
Every April and May, the lush forests of Jilin province become a nursery for these critically endangered ducks. Locals and conservationists are cheering the chicks’ "inherited leap of life," a tiny but vital step for biodiversity. 🦆💚 With only a few thousand left globally, each successful hatching is a win for wildlife preservation—and proof that ecosystems thrive when we protect them.
Changbai Mountain, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, provides the perfect sanctuary with its crystal-clear rivers and dense foliage. For travelers and eco-enthusiasts, it’s a hidden gem combining adventure and conservation. ✨ "This is nature’s own coming-of-age story," says a CGTN reporter covering the hatchlings.
Let’s root for these feathery pioneers as they splash into their new world! 🎉
