In a heartwarming event at the wildlife rescue center of Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Fanfan, a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, welcomed her fourth offspring on March 21. Both parents, Fanfan and Tiantian, originally from the wild, found refuge at the center in 2016 and 2011 respectively due to previous injuries. Their growing family now includes Jianjian, six years old; Kangkang, four years old; Qianbao, two years old; and the newest addition.
The secluded Mount Fanjing, home to these rare monkeys, is critical for their survival. With only approximately 800 Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys remaining worldwide, the species is classified as Endangered (EN) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2008. Recognized as a national first-level protected animal in 1989, their conservation remains a top priority.
Since its establishment in 1990, the wildlife rescue center has been dedicated to rescuing and studying these monkeys and other wild animals. The birth of Fanfan's fourth baby not only strengthens the family bond but also offers hope for the continued survival of this endangered species.
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Fourth snub-nosed monkey offspring welcomed in SW China's Guizhou
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