There are many wild animals in Tengj town, we must protect them well
Located in the southern mountainous area of Guixi City, Teng County, Jiangxi Province, the Jiangxi Yangzhi Peak National Nature Reserve has a forest coverage rate of 99.7% and is home to numerous rare wild animal and plant species, making it one of China’s key biodiversity conservation areas.The reserve has nearly 40 species of national Level I and Level II key protected animals.However, due to the continuous and dense mountains and abundant trees, as well as the cautious and elusive habits of these wild animals, it’s rarely possible for people to get a glimpse of their ‘beauty’.
▲ Monkey group
▲ Chinese Houzhe (Yellow Markhor)
The scientific research and monitoring personnel of the Jiangxi Yangzhi Peak National Nature Reserve have been conducting continuous wild animal population surveys and monitoring in recent years to promptly grasp the dynamic quantity and ecological condition of the reserve’s wild animals and plants.More than 40 infrared cameras, which are ‘ever watchful’ , are set up in the areas where wild animals frequently roam, operating 24/7.
▲ Black Bear
▲ Polecat
Despite their best efforts, recent good news has arrived. The research monitoring personnel set up 10 infrared cameras in the areas of Qingmaojing, Sili head and other locations within the reserve, and once captured more than 20 photos and 19 precious video clips of various wild animals.
▲ Wild Boar
▲ White Stork
According to reports, the precious photos and videos captured during this time included:Level II protected animals: Monkeys, White Storks, Chinese Gazelle; as well as Porcupines, Houzhes, Polecats, Squirrels and other ten types of wild animals.
▲ Monkey
▲ Squirrel
Notably, in the same large cave in Qingmaojing mountain area, the infrared camera captured both day and night footage of Level II protected animals: Monkeys, Chinese Gazelle and Houzhes, Porcupines and other species.This shows that the animal resources in this area are abundant and the effectiveness of ecological protection is remarkable.▲ Yellow Markhor
▲ Chinese Gazelle
▲ Chinese Gazelle (Night)
Source: Tian Tian Eagle Town
