Nature lovers, rejoice! Five fluffy Oriental stork chicks—part of a critically endangered species—have officially entered their 'flight school' era in Jiangsu Province. 🦢 These majestic birds, under China’s top-tier national protection, were spotted practicing takeoffs atop a transmission tower in Rugao City, turning power infrastructure into an unlikely #AvianGym.
Their parents, who nested in the area earlier this year, successfully raised all five chicks to adulthood—a rarity for a species that migrates thousands of kilometers annually. Fun fact: These storks can live over 48 years—outlasting most smartphone models! 📱💨
This story isn’t just #BirdTok gold—it highlights China’s growing focus on biodiversity. With fewer than 3,000 Oriental storks left globally, every successful fledgling counts. 🌏 Conservationists are calling it a win for ‘eco-diplomacy’, proving that wildlife and human infrastructure can sometimes coexist.
