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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin picks a plant sample during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers examine an infrared camera during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alth

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) leads colleagues during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alth

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers rest beside a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers set an infrared camera during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers rest inside a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers put up a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the w

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers arrange their backpacks before a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Althoug

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) picks up a berry which is the favorite of Nujiang Golden Monkey during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) leads colleagues during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alth

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (L) checks the injured eye of a colleague during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (1st R) and his colleagues are seen during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Gu

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers are seen during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work is t

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (R) checks the trail of Phayre's leaf monkeys recorded by his colleague during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers slide down a cliff with help of branches during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a Nujiang Golden Monkey discovered at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guip

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combination photo taken on July 10, 2023 shows wild mushrooms at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Al

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers cook and dry their clothes beside a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers dry their socks and shoes during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Altho

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows rangers during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin,

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers help each other cross a river during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "A

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ranger records the activity of monkeys during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin,

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Phayre's leaf monkeys at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin prepares to climb a cliff during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alt

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers check images captured by an infrared camera during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers weed beside an infrared camera during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a flying squirrel at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers are seen during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work is t

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (2nd L) and his colleagues pose for a photo beside a bonfire at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," s

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin walks past a cable bridge during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alt

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers have dinner during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work i

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers help each other cross a river during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "A

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers set a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers put up a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the w

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Rare leaf monkeys spotted in China's Yunnan

STORY: Rare leaf monkeys spotted in China's Yunnan DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of leaf monkeys STORYLINE: A group of Phayre's leaf monkeys were recently spotted and captured on camera in a nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, sources with the reserve said. Reserve staff said it was the first time that images of the species were captured in the Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, representing the northernmost latitude the species have been observed at in China. The Phayre's leaf monkey is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. They are found in western Yunnan and eastern Myanmar. "Images showed a group of Phayre's leaf monkeys resting on branches and grooming each other. An adorable monkey infant with golden fur cuddled up against its mother," said Yin Jianqiang, a reserve staffer. The images were captured by infrared cameras installe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-RARE LEAF MONKEYS (CN)

(220510) -- KUNMING, May 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken by an infrared camera on Oct. 30, 2021 shows a group of Phayre's leaf monkeys in the Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Rare leaf monkeys spotted in China's Yunnan" (Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve/Handout via Xinhua)