guazhou’s Ecological Recovery Attracts and Protects Rare Wildlife, Including Rescued Whooper Swan
Guazhou County is experiencing a positive trend: improved ecology is attracting more rare bird species, and local authorities are actively working too protect them. Recently, a whooper swan, a nationally second-level key protected wild animal, was rescued after being found with minor wing scratches and signs of exhaustion.
Staff at teh scene initially assessed the swan’s condition, noting localized scratches on it’s wings but no other meaningful injuries. They determined the swan likely became separated from its flock due to physical exhaustion and accidental injury. Recognizing the risks the bird faced in the wild, they promptly contacted the Jiuquan Wildlife Rescue Center for assistance.
The injured whooper swan has now been successfully transferred to the Jiuquan Wildlife Rescue Center,where it will receive a comprehensive physical examination and dedicated care. The municipal Wildlife Rescue center plans to release the swan back into the wild once it has fully recovered and demonstrates the ability to thrive independently.
This rescue exemplifies the commitment of Guazhou’s forestry and grassland department to wildlife protection and biodiversity. “Rescuing wild animals is part of our forestry and grassland department’s duty to fulfill its responsibilities and protect biodiversity,” stated Shi jiayu, an engineer at the guazhou County Forestry and Grassland Affairs Center. “nowadays, more and more rare birds like swans choose to come to Guazhou to rest, overwinter and even breed. This is not only a vivid portrayal of the continuous enhancement of Guazhou County’s ecology and the steady recovery of biodiversity, but also It is indeed our obligation to practice the concept of ‘lucid waters and lush mountains are valuable assets’ and to protect wild animals with care. We will always adhere to our duties, do a solid job in wildlife protection, and do our best to protect this ecological achievement.”
Guazhou County’s dedication to wildlife protection is yielding tangible results. Since the beginning of the year, the county has successfully rescued 35 wild animals, including black storks, goose-throated antelopes, and multiple whooper swans – many of which are nationally protected species.
This increasing presence of rare wildlife and the success of rescue efforts highlight Guazhou’s progress towards becoming a thriving “desert oasis, cradle of life,” and demonstrate the county’s commitment to ecological priority and green progress.
