Deep within the lush forests along the China-Vietnam border, an inspiring story of survival is unfolding! 🌿🐒
Once thought to be lost forever, the rare eastern black-crested gibbons, also known as the Cao Vit Gibbon, are making a remarkable comeback. These acrobatic apes, which were declared extinct in the 1950s, have been rediscovered swinging through the treetops, reminding us all that hope can be found in the most unexpected places.
At the turn of the century, explorers rediscovered these elusive gibbons in the dense jungles straddling south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Vietnam. This incredible find sparked a cross-border mission to protect and nurture the surviving populations.
Their habitats span the Bangliang Gibbon National Nature Reserve in China's Baise City and the Cao Vit Gibbon Conservation Area in Vietnam's Trung Khanh District. By joining forces, China and Vietnam have restored over 3,100 mu (about 205 hectares) of lush gibbon habitat. That's like adding hundreds of football fields worth of home turf for these incredible creatures! 🏞️
Recognized as \"Critically Endangered\" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the eastern black-crested gibbon is also a first-class state-protected wild animal in China. Thanks to the collaborative efforts, the number of gibbons in the Chinese reserve has grown from just 19 to 36 individuals. 🎉
This heartwarming success story shows how teamwork across borders can bring species back from the brink of extinction. The partnership between China and Vietnam sets an awesome example for biodiversity conservation worldwide. 🌏💚
So next time you hear the melodic calls echoing through the forests of Asia, remember that sometimes, all it takes is a little cooperation to make a big difference! 🎶🌳
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
