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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese mergansers fly over the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

A Chinese merganser forages in the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese mergansers fly over the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese mergansers swim in the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Mergansers Spotted In Yongtai - China

Chinese mergansers fly over the Dazhang River in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Sixteen Chinese mergansers, a national first-class protected species, were spotted wintering here. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Rare Pink Dolphins Spotted Near Nan’ao Bridge in Guangdong

This video captured the stunning moment that a group of pink dolphins appeared near Nan’ao Bridge in Shantou, Guangdong, on August 20, stunning lucky onlookers with their rare presence. The sighting was described as both mysterious and enchanting, since pink dolphins are classified as a nationally protected species in China and are considered extremely rare in the wild.

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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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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur sits atop a car on the roadside in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A tourist interacts with Himalayan langurs on the roadside in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

Himalayan langurs are pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

Himalayan langurs are pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mitä uutta tulee ilmi Suomussalmella yliajettujen raakkujen tilanteesta?

Freshwater pearl mussels restoration efforsts at river Hukkajoki, 23th August 2024. Massive environmental damage was discovered at the Stora Enso forestry site in Suomussalmi, in northern Finland. Forestry machines had been driving over a protected river Hukkajoki. The river is a crucial ecosystem for an endangered species of freshwater pearl mussels. LEHTIKUVA / HANNU HUTTU - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Hannu Huttu/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mitä uutta tulee ilmi Suomussalmella yliajettujen raakkujen tilanteesta?

Freshwater pearl mussels restoration efforsts at river Hukkajoki, 23th August 2024. Massive environmental damage was discovered at the Stora Enso forestry site in Suomussalmi, in northern Finland. Forestry machines had been driving over a protected river Hukkajoki. The river is a crucial ecosystem for an endangered species of freshwater pearl mussels. LEHTIKUVA / HANNU HUTTU - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Hannu Huttu/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mitä uutta tulee ilmi Suomussalmella yliajettujen raakkujen tilanteesta?

Freshwater pearl mussels restoration efforsts at river Hukkajoki, 23th August 2024. Massive environmental damage was discovered at the Stora Enso forestry site in Suomussalmi, in northern Finland. Forestry machines had been driving over a protected river Hukkajoki. The river is a crucial ecosystem for an endangered species of freshwater pearl mussels. LEHTIKUVA / HANNU HUTTU - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Hannu Huttu/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey and its baby are pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey baby is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Snub-nosed monkeys are pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey and its baby are pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-SNUB-NOSED MONKEY (CN)

(240524) -- WEIXI COUNTY, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A snub-nosed monkey eats at Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 23, 2024. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors search for Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A surveyor keeps a record during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in th

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A surveyor raises a loudspeaker that repeats the voices of Yangtze alligators as a way to attract the reptile during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors talk during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the wild, acc

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors search for Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors look for traces of Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows the Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the wil

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows a captive-born Yangtze alligator in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator na

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols by the Hongxing Reservoir in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national n

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows ponds for captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan writes work record in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve w

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240518) -- BEIJING, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese white dolphin is seen in the water of Leizhou Bay area in Zhanjiang, southeast China's Guangdong Province, May. 16, 2024. The Chinese white dolphin, dubbed "giant panda in the sea," lives mainly in sea areas in southeast China and has been designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species. (Photo by Lan Hongguang/Xinhua)

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Lissotriton vulgaris

14.05.2024, Tallinn. Lissotriton vulgaris is a lizard-like amphibian. It belongs to category III of protected species (includes species, which are still common, but their population may decline critically if the risk factors continue to exist). Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees