The return of crested ibises: from endangered to flourishing

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The return of crested ibises: from endangered to flourishing

STORY: The return of crested ibises: from endangered to flourishing DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views of the Qinling Mountains 2. various of the illustrations STORYLINE: A single feather, light as it is, can be a witness to a species' growth from the brink of extinction to a vibrant community. The Qinling Mountains, which bridge China's south and north and known as the country's "central water tower," is home to abundant rare animals and plants, and one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Every March and April, a large number of crested ibis babies break out of the shells, and make their first cry in a husky but high-pitched tone. Known as the "Oriental gem," crested ibis has an important cultural status in East Asian countries because of its appearance and grace. Crested ibises are monogamous and typically produce only one egg a year, and low fertility rates once pushed the species to the brink of extinction

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