Endangered Crested Ibises Nesting Successfully in Shaanxi's Tongchuan City
Conservation efforts are bearing fruit in northwest the Chinese mainland's Shaanxi Province, where over ten pairs of the endangered crested ibises have been spotted nesting and caring for their eggs in Tongchuan City.
The breeding season kicked off in February, and since then, local rangers have been diligently monitoring each nest. Their meticulous care ensures better protection and vital data collection for the species’ survival.
\"The rangers wrap the trunks with plastics to prevent snakes from climbing up. Also, wildlife photographers are not recommended to gather and interfere with the ibises,\" explained Wu Xiaolu, a dedicated member of the local wild animal protection station.
These measures are part of a broader conservation initiative that began in 2013. Starting with 62 artificially bred crested ibises released into the wild, Shaanxi has seen a promising increase, with a total of 202 ibises born in the city since then.
Globally, the population of these graceful birds remains threatened, making such localized successes crucial. According to the Shaanxi provincial forestry bureau, there are now over 7,700 ibises across the province, offering hope for their continued preservation.
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