Have you ever heard of the Tibetan antelope? 🦌 High up in the mountains of northwest China lies Hoh Xil, a vast and wild place where these amazing animals live. But life isn’t easy for them, and that’s where our heroes come in!
Every May, thousands of Tibetan antelopes begin a big journey across the grasslands. They have to cross busy highways and even rivers to reach their destination. It’s like a giant road trip, but with lots more danger!
Meet De Ga, a brave ranger at the Wudaoliang Protection Station. For over ten years, he and his team have been helping the antelopes cross safely. They stop traffic to let the animals pass and even wade through freezing rivers to rescue calves (that’s what baby antelopes are called!).
Can you imagine carrying a heavy backpack while hiking up a tall mountain? That’s how De Ga feels every day at 4,800 meters above sea level! 🏔️ The air is thin, and the weather can be really harsh, but he doesn’t give up.
Not far away is the Sonam Dargye Protection Station, home to the cutest ‘kindergarten’ ever! Here, rangers like Jiangwenduojie take care of orphaned and injured baby antelopes. They feed them, help them get strong, and when they’re ready, release them back into the wild.
Why do these antelopes need so much help? Sadly, they were once hunted for their soft fur. But thanks to the hard work of these rangers, the number of Tibetan antelopes has grown. Now, over 70,000 of them live in Hoh Xil! 🎉
These rangers show us how important it is to protect nature. They’re real-life heroes, making sure humans and animals can share the world together in harmony. Would you like to be a nature hero one day too?
Reference(s):
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