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Nature is staging a quiet victory in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, where over 10 pairs of endangered crested ibises have been spotted nesting and guarding their eggs in Tongchuan City. These elegant birds—once teetering on the brink of extinction—are now thriving thanks to decades of conservation efforts.
Local rangers are working overtime this breeding season (which began in February) to protect the nests. "We wrap tree trunks with plastic to keep snakes away, and we urge wildlife photographers not to disturb them," explained Wu Xiaolu, a team member at the city's wild animal protection station. Drones and 24/7 monitoring help track the ibises' progress.
The comeback story started in 2013 when 62 artificially bred ibises were released here. Since then, 202 chicks have hatched in the wild—a win for biodiversity. Today, Shaanxi hosts over 7,700 crested ibises, proving that humans and nature can coexist harmoniously.
Fun fact: These pink-feathered birds are considered a symbol of good fortune in East Asia. Let’s hope their rebound inspires more global conservation wins!
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