Guardians of Sanjiangyuan: Rangers Protecting Asia’s Wildlife

In the heart of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau lies Sanjiangyuan National Park – a biodiversity hotspot known as Asia’s \"Water Tower\" for feeding three major rivers. Here, a team of rangers blends ancient wisdom with modern conservation to protect snow leopards, Tibetan antelopes, and other vulnerable species.

CGTN’s Tian Wei met these eco-guardians, who shared heartfelt stories of tracking wildlife through freezing winters and restoring grasslands. \"Every cub we save feels like adding another chapter to nature’s storybook,\" said one ranger, whose family has lived here for generations.

Their work is part of China’s broader climate strategy, which includes expanding renewable energy and protecting 30% of its land as ecological zones by 2030. Sanjiangyuan’s success has seen animal populations rebound, proving that harmony between humans and nature isn’t just possible – it’s essential.

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Sanjiangyuan: Meet my homies, rangers and wildlife

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