The crested ibis used to be widespread in China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and Russia. However, its global population dropped rapidly in the 1960s due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides and fertilizers. In 1981, there were only seven crested ibises left in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Now, its number in China has increased to roughly 4,400, and 4,100 of them are located in Shaanxi. What are the secrets behind their miraculous recovery? #biodiversity2020 For more: https://news.cgt

With its iconic red crest and long black beak, a crested #ibis was captured on camera preying on a giant salamander in North China's Shaanxi province. Both of the two animals are protected species in #China and the crested ibis is known as "the oriental gem". #wildlife | China Daily

364K views · 2.9K reactions | The Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve harbors the world's largest population of wild crested ibises. Located in the southern part of the Qinling Mountains, the reserve currently houses over 100 crested ibises. #2023COP28 For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-04/China-s-conservation-efforts-help-crested-ibis-population-grow-1pg41U3NVpC/index.html | CGTN | Facebook

Seven Birds Left: How China Saved the Crested Ibis In 1981, only seven crested Ibis birds existed in the world. Today, there are over 10,000. The crested Ibis, with its white feathers and red face, once lived across China, Japan, and Korea. But hunting, habitat loss, and pesticides nearly wiped them out. Most people thought they were extinct. Then in 1981, Chinese scientists found seven birds alive in the mountains of Shaanxi Province. Just seven. China acted fast. They banned hunting and pestic

11K views · 80 reactions | This year, 43 crested ibises were successfully bred in the wild, marking a significant achievement in rewilding efforts. The rising numbers highlight steady progress in species conservation and habitat restoration. #ChinainSeconds #ChorusofLife | CCTV | Facebook