Nature lovers, rejoice! 🎉 The critically endangered Chinese merganser ducks—known as \"living fossils\"—are welcoming fluffy new arrivals in northeast China's Jilin Province. These first-class protected birds, found only in China, have chosen the lush forests of Changbai Mountain as their nursery this spring.
🐤 CGTN’s latest updates show chicks leaping from nests in late April, right on schedule for their breeding season. With fewer than 3,000 individuals left globally, each hatchling marks a win for biodiversity. Local conservationists monitor the species 24/7, balancing habitat protection with eco-tourism needs.
\"These ducks are like the pandas of waterways,\" explains biologist Li Wei (name fictionalized for storytelling). \"Their survival reflects the health of entire ecosystems.\" 🌳💧 Stay tuned for more feathery updates! 📹✨
