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Villagers in China's Yunnan seeking coexistence with elephants

STORY: Villagers in China's Yunnan seeking coexistence with elephants DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Asian elephants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOMEI, Villager in Jiangcheng County, Yunnan Province 3. various of crops 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YONG, Staffer with local forestry and grassland bureau 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO XINGXIANG, Asian elephant monitor, Jiangcheng County, Yunnan Province STORYLINE: Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. They are mostly found across Yunnan. Near a village in Pu'er City, eight Asian elephants walked out of the mountains and came to a corn field to forage. August is the mature season for local crops such as rice and corn, which are both favorite foods for Asian elephants. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOMEI, Villager in Jiangcheng County, Yunnan Province "My family planted 15 mu (1 hectare) of corn last

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Adult wild elephants nurse newborn calf in SW China

STORY: Adult wild elephants nurse newborn calf in SW China DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the elephants STORYLINE: Local forestry officials have spotted adult wild Asian elephants nursing a newborn baby elephant in Jiangcheng County of Pu'er City in southwest China's Yunnan Province recently. According to the officials, the baby elephant was born on June 28 and is in good condition. And three adult elephants guard several baby elephants including the newborn closely. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows a wild Asian elephant in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to worry about th

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows wild Asian elephants in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to worry about the

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Diao Faxing, member of an elephant monitoring squad, launches a drone to track the movement of wild Asian elephants in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on July 20, 2023 Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation wit

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows wild Asian elephants in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to worry about the

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A wild Asian elephant feeds itself on a mango tree in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on July 20, 2023. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to worry about th

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows a wild Asian elephant at a tea yard in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows two members of an elephant monitoring squad in operation in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, vill

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows wild Asian elephants foraging at a paddy rice field in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member places a cordon sign on a road where wild Asian elephants are found in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on July 19, 2023. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, village

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows wild Asian elephants in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, villagers do not have to worry about the

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Jiangwei, member of an elephant monitoring squad, checks the infrared image of wild Asian elephants in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on July 19, 2023. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these nau

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen on a road in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant chases a dog in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant cub plays with its mother in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen on a road in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants play in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants are seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice and corn fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Cui Wen)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers look at Asian elephants while having a meal in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows an Asian elephant in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants eat in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows Asian elephants in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants eat in rice and corn fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken with a thermal imaging camera in the night of July 19, 2023 shows Asian elephants in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Photo by Diao Faxing/Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children look at Asian elephants in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant cub plays in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Species with extremely small populations being saved in China

(221216) -- KUNMING, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant forages near a village in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Decade-long conservation efforts boost biodiversity in China's Yunnan

(220916) -- KUNMING, Sept. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant forages near a village in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Asian Elephants embrace baby boom in China amid enhanced conservation efforts

(220812) -- KUNMING, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Elephant inspectors watch the move of a wild Asian Elephant in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Asian Elephants embrace baby boom in China amid enhanced conservation efforts

(220812) -- KUNMING, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2022 shows Asian elephants with their babies passing by a village in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Asian Elephants embrace baby boom in China amid enhanced conservation efforts

(220812) -- KUNMING, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2022 shows Asian elephants searching for food in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Asian Elephants embrace baby boom in China amid enhanced conservation efforts

(220812) -- KUNMING, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2022 shows Asian elephants with their baby passing by a village in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Asian Elephants embrace baby boom in China amid enhanced conservation efforts

(220812) -- KUNMING, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2022 shows Asian elephants with their babies searching for food in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)