Bears on the Move: Jamyang's Unexpected Visitor in Northwest China 🐻
On a sunny afternoon in the summer of 2019, 28-year-old Jamyang heard excited chatter in his village about an unusual guest — a bear had shown up! 🐾
Living in the beautiful landscapes of northwest China, Jamyang, a Tibetan herder, had never come face-to-face with these majestic creatures. \"I didn't think there was anything to be scared about,\" he thought. Bears were tales told by elders, not something you'd find strolling through your village.
But that changed when he stepped into his front yard and froze. There, pressed into the earth, were paw prints bigger than his head! 😱 The reality hit — bears were not just stories; they were here.
Bears are increasingly encroaching on herders' homes in northwest China, but finding solutions remains a challenge. Communities like Jamyang's are left wondering how to coexist with these wild animals while ensuring their safety.
As stories like Jamyang's become more common, the question remains: what's next for these villages facing unexpected wildlife encounters? Stay tuned as we follow this unfolding tale!
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Bears are encroaching on herders' houses in NW China, but solutions remain elusive
cgtn.com
