Hey there, nature lovers! π¦π Have you heard about the amazing black-necked cranes? Every autumn, the village of Iianda in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region becomes a paradise for these elegant birds. A thousand black-necked cranes, dressed in their fancy black-and-white “tuxedos,” fly in to spend the winter!
This village is their special winter home, and the cranes are looked after by a kind 75-year-old man named Tenzin. Imagine having a grandpa who takes care of a thousand cranes! π§β€οΈ
What’s super cool is how the villagers and the cranes live together like best friends. The cranes stand guard while farmers work in the fields and even dance around as the animals graze. It’s like a real-life fairytale where humans and animals live in harmony! π¦π€π¨βπΎ
As the sun sets and the sky turns gold, little puffs of smoke rise from the village chimneys. You can hear the cranes calling out, almost like they’re singing a song with the villagers. It’s a magical celebration of friendship between people and birds. Isn’t that awesome? π πΆ
Reference(s):
cgtn.com