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A brood of Baer's pochard ducklings, a critically endangered waterbird species, has hatched and left their nest. They were seen swimming and foraging among the reeds with adult birds in Longhu Lake, central China's Henan Province. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters

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A herd of wild Siberian roe deer has been spotted roaming the highlands in NW China's Qinghai. Thanks to years of grassland restoration, local vegetation is bouncing back—offering wildlife more food, shelter and space to thrive. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters

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A rare glossy ibis has been filmed for the first time in the northernmost area of Gaoligong Mountain in SW China's Yunnan. As the stunning bird was spotted near residential areas, local authorities have stepped up monitoring and public awareness efforts. #ChinaBiodiversity

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A bird with a makeover has just made its debut at Nandagang Wetland in N China's Hebei. During breeding season, ruffs show off orange faces and legs, plus dramatic head and neck feathers that vary by individual—from black and white to multicolored patterns. #ChinaBiodiversity

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In Kokdala, Xinjiang, the Ili River Wetlands have entered the migratory bird breeding season. Thousands of northbound birds are nesting and raising their young, while rare visitors such as Dalmatian pelicans and Bohemian waxwings have also been spotted. #ChinaBiodiversity

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Two Brown Eared Pheasants, a Class I nationally protected species in China, were recently spotted in Shanxi. The birds were seen calmly foraging in a larch forest, a sign that the area provides a stable habitat. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters #ChinaSeen

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A rare Oriental darter has made its first recorded appearance in S China's Guangdong, spotted on Bird Island at West Lake. Experts say its visit points to abundant fish, quiet habitat, and a healthier ecosystem. Huizhou has now recorded 330+ bird species. #ChinaBiodiversity

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At Altay in Xinjiang, hundreds of egret families are busy raising newborn chicks. Amid the reeds, adult egrets take turns incubating eggs and hunting for food. Egrets breed from March to July. The little ones will leave their nests in just one month. #ChinaBiodiversity

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Rare wildlife moments captured in Yunnan! Rangers recently filmed a rare close-up of a western black crested gibbon mother carrying her baby through the treetops. Infrared cameras also captured a serow nursing its young and a playful black bear on the move. #ChinaBiodiversity

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Infrared cameras in a reserve in Shaanxi have recorded precious footage of several national first-class protected animals, including Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys, Qinling takins and forest musk deer. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters #ChinaSeen

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Every spring, black-necked cranes travel all the way from Lhasa, Xizang in SW China, to Yanchiwan, Gansu in NW China. They spend months there to breed and raise their young. This hub for migratory birds is safeguarded by rangers, researchers and local herdsmen. #ChinaBiodiversity

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A rare scene was recently captured in Jilin: a Northeast leopard strolling through the forest with two cubs. Researchers identified eight Siberian tiger breeding families and 10 Northeast leopard breeding families, with cub survival rates continuing to rise.
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Herds of blue sheep have recently been spotted roaming cliffs and alpine meadows in the Qilian Mountains in Qinghai. Their appearance reflects the region's improving ecological environment and wildlife habitat. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters #ChinaSeen

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Rare footage of a Small Indian Civet, a nationally protected first-class wild animal in China, has been captured in Jiangxi. The nocturnal animal was seen moving cautiously through the forest at night.
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Grey heron chicks are growing up under adult care on tall trees at Qianhe Mountain, N China's Hebei. They will take flight and leave nest by mid-June. 800+ grey herons made their homes here this year, hatching 3,000+ fledglings. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters

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The population of Przewalski's horses has grown to 17 in N China's Inner Mongolia. In 2021, 12 wild horses were released there. Przewalski's horse is the world's only surviving wild horse species, with a global population of about 2,500. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters

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Forest rangers in Yunnan recently captured rare footage of western black crested gibbons, a national first-class protected animal, moving through the forests of the Ailao Mountains.
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The peak calving season for the milu deer runs from late April to early May at Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in E China's Jiangsu. As the world's largest milu habitat, the reserve is home to over 8,500 milu, accounting for nearly 70% of the global total. #ChinaBiodiversity

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The peak calving season for the milu deer runs from late April to early May at Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in E China's Jiangsu. As the world's largest milu habitat, the reserve is home to over 8,500 milu, accounting for nearly 70% of the global total. #ChinaBiodiversity

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A pregnant adult female North China leopard was spotted roaming at night in the forests of NW China's Gansu. This leopard subspecies is endemic to China and demands superior habitat quality and sufficient wild prey resources. #ChinaBiodiversity #PlanetMatters