The red-crowned crane, one of the world's largest cranes and a protected species in the Chinese mainland, is flourishing in the Zhalong National Nature Reserve.
With rising temperatures in spring, these majestic birds have been spotted engaging in courtship and mating behaviors, a positive indicator of the wetland ecosystem's health.
Conservation efforts in Heilongjiang Province have successfully supported the red-crowned crane population, highlighting the importance of preserving natural habitats for endangered species.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
