Have you ever thought you'd glimpse a real-life wildlife detective moment? Recently, infrared cameras in the Chinese mainland's Chongqing municipality captured an amazing first: a rare forest musk deer 🦌 roaming through Baima Mountain Municipal Nature Reserve. Experts confirmed this is the first documented sighting of this Endangered species in Chongqing.
Forest musk deer are nationally protected Class I animals, listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their appearance here shows the reserve's ecosystem is bouncing back—cleaner forests, safe habitats and solid wildlife protection measures are paying off. It's a big victory for conservation and a reminder that nature can surprise us when we least expect it 💚.
Travelers, nature lovers and #WildlifeGoals seekers: Baima Mountain might just be the next eco-destination on your bucket list. Let's keep cheering for these shy deer and the teams working to protect them. Nature wins when we all play a part! 🌳✨
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Endangered forest musk deer spotted in Chongqing for first time
cgtn.com
