Get ready to dive into one of China's most inspiring environmental success stories! CGTN's new documentary 'Smiling Angels of the Yangtze' premieres January 1, 2024, chronicling the remarkable rebound of the adorable Yangtze finless porpoise 🌊
Once teetering on the edge of extinction, these playful mammals – nicknamed 'water pandas' – are now swimming towards a brighter future thanks to conservation efforts. The film takes viewers on a visual journey through the Yangtze River ecosystem, revealing how scientists and local communities teamed up to protect the species.
Why This Matters
• 20% population increase since 2017 📈 • First delisting from 'Critically Endangered' status in 2022 🎉 • Blueprint for other conservation projects 💡
Through breathtaking underwater footage and expert interviews, the documentary showcases China's evolving approach to ecological protection. As one researcher puts it: 'Their smiles remind us why we fight for our planet.'
