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First Snowfall of The Season Over the Pyrenees

Handout photo dated on November 9, 2025 shows The Pyrenees are an important ecological corridor stretching between France and Spain, connecting Atlantic and Mediterranean ecosystems across a rugged mountain landscape. The mountain range supports high-altitude grasslands, ancient forests, and glacial valleys, providing habitat for endemic species. The arrival of snow marks the beginning of the alpine winter and plays a key role in regional water storage. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 9 November 2025, shows fresh snowfall above 1,900 metres, while lower elevations remain in shades of green and brown. This snowfall followed an Atlantic front, which brought up to 12 cm of snow and more than 40 l/m² of rain to parts of Spain. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite View of Ouvéa Island - New Caledonia

Handout photo dated on April, 17, 2025 shows Satellite View of Ouvéa Island in New Caledonia. Ouvéa Island, part of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, is renowned for its untouched beauty and ecological richness. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is fringed by one of the world’s most pristine lagoons, home to vibrant coral reefs and endangered species such as dugongs and green sea turtles. The surrounding reef structures support a delicate balance of marine biodiversity, while inland, coastal vegetation and coconut groves provide habitat for endemic birds. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 17 April 2025, reveals the island’s shape and its spectacular barrier reef. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

HAUTES-ALPES (05), ECRINS NATIONAL PARK, PAYS DE SERRE-PONCON, EMBRUN, DOMAINE DU MONT GUILLAUME, DELPHINE AND EMMANUEL BERTELOOT WINEGROWERS, MOLLARD HARVEST, AN ENDEMIC GRAPE VARIETY OF THE HAUTES ALPES Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A keeper interacts with a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A keeper interacts with a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A keeper interacts with a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is seen in a Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 15, 2025. The rare Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, or Guizhou golden monkey, exclusively nestled within the expanse of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is under top-level protection in China and is listed as a "critically endangered" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Among the three species of golden snub-nosed monkeys endemic to China, the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is the one with the smallest population, the narrowest habitat and the least ecological information. At present, there are nine captive Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys at the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey research center of Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve, according to data from the reserve administration. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A milu deer is seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A milu deer is seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

This stitched aerial drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo shows milu deer in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Lyu Shuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

A milu deer is seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen in Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2024. Thanks to reinforced efforts in ecological protection and animal preservation, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve has welcomed 825 newborns of milu deer, a species endemic to China, so far this year. The milu deer population here has exceeded 8,200, including some 3,500 living on their own in the wild. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve discuss the breeding technique with Guo Quanshui (1st R), expert from Chinese Academy of Forestry, at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thu

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 8, 2024 shows a view of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the research team chose to take cuttings as a

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve takes a cutting of Thuja sutchuenensis plant at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its po

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings are seen at the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the rese

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Seeds of Thuja sutchuenensis plants are seen at the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, th

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve remove the weeds among Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand i

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers transplant Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at a forestry base in Mangkam County, Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the research team chose to take cuttings

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve measures the length of the root of a Thuja sutchuenensis seedling at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hopi

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve transplant Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its populat

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows a view of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows a view of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve monitor the growth condition of Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to