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In the windswept grasslands of the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, a remarkable story unfolds. Sixteen local herders—15 women and one man—volunteer as guardians for nearly 100 endangered black-necked cranes, iconic birds that breed in this high-altitude sanctuary.
Their mission? To balance human life with nature in one of Earth’s most fragile ecosystems. From monitoring nests to educating communities, these unsung heroes are redefining conservation on the “roof of the world.” Their journey is now captured in The Call of the Plateau, a documentary premiering June 30 at 11:00 p.m. BJT on CGTN Documentary.
Why care? This isn’t just about cranes—it’s a blueprint for sustainable coexistence. As climate challenges grow, their grassroots efforts offer hope for biodiversity hotspots worldwide.
Sixteen local herders—15 women and one man—volunteer as guardians for nearly 100 endangered black-necked cranes, iconic birds that breed in this high-altitude sanctuary.
From monitoring nests to educating communities, these unsung heroes are redefining conservation on the “roof of the world.” Their journey is now captured in The Call of the Plateau, a documentary premiering June 30 at 11:00 p.m. BJT on CGTN Documentary.
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