The western black-crested gibbons, known for their unique calls, have become the melodious guardians of the Wuliang Mountains in the Chinese mainland's Yunnan Province. Local village elders believe that the gibbons' roars bring mild weather and protect the region from natural disasters. 🌦️
Forest ranger Xiong Youfu is passing down this legacy to his son by teaching him to recognize and mimic the gibbons' calls, ensuring the continued protection of these precious and critically endangered animals. 🦸♂️🦸♂️
As China intensifies its focus on animal protection, more people are developing an interest in the western black-crested gibbon, which also inhabits Laos and Vietnam. 📈🐒
Join us in this episode of Tracking the Gibbon to delve deeper into the heartwarming story of humans and gibbons coexisting in the deep forests of Yunnan.
