Nature lovers, rejoice! The critically endangered Chinese merganser duck—often dubbed China\u2019s \u2018avian treasure\u2019—has welcomed a new generation of fluffy chicks in the pristine forests of Jilin\u2019s Changbai Mountain. 🐣🌲
These strikingly crested birds, classified as a first-class protected species in China, are making a delicate comeback during their annual April-May breeding season. Footage shows chicks taking their first waddles under the watchful eyes of parent ducks, a sight conservationists call \u201ca heartening victory\u201d for biodiversity.
Changbai Mountain, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, serves as their key sanctuary, offering clean rivers and dense forests crucial for survival. With fewer than 3,000 mature mergansers left globally, every hatching season counts. 🚨
\u201cThis is like a real-life \u2018March of the Penguins\u2019 moment—but for ducks,\u201d said local eco-guide Li Wei. \u201cIt\u2019s proof that protective measures here are working.\u201d
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