Hey there, nature lovers! 🌿 Guess what? A new baby crested ibis just hatched at Mount Langshan in central China’s Hunan Province! 🐣 Isn’t that exciting?
These birds are super special. Known as the “oriental gem,” crested ibises are first-class protected animals in China. But there was a time when things weren’t looking good for them. Back in 1981, there were only seven of these birds left in the wild! 😧
But thanks to lots of hard work and conservation efforts, their numbers have grown to over 10,000 worldwide! 🎉
In 2022, 24 crested ibises were introduced to Mount Langshan to help them return to the wild. And guess what? They’ve been busy! This new chick is part of the third batch of baby ibises born there. 🐥
This is a big deal because it means the crested ibises are making a comeback and adapting well to their natural habitat. It’s like they’re saying, “We’re back and ready to soar!” 🌟
The people at Mount Langshan have been working hard to make sure these birds have a great place to live. They’ve improved the environment so the ibises can find food and build nests. 🌳
So let’s celebrate this awesome news and keep supporting efforts to protect our amazing wildlife! 🦜💚
Reference(s):
Self-sustaining wild population of crested ibises formed in C China
cgtn.com
