Rangers help wildlife survive harsh winter

Yichang forest rangers are working hard to help wild animals survive the particularly cold winter in Dalaoling National Nature Reserve.

Forest rangers help an injured macaque.

Dalaoling National Nature Reserve is located on the north bank of the Three Gorges Reservoir and has an average altitude of 1,200 meters, peak altitude of 2,008 meters, and potential three month period of snow and ice cover.

Since the beginning of winter, Dalaoling National Nature Reserve has been continuously hit by freezing rain and snowstorms. Snow accumulation in the reserve had reached 10 centimeters, causing it to be difficult for wildlife to find food, as observed through the reserve's remote cameras.

Forest rangers check infrared camera monitoring system in Dalaoling National Nature Reserve.

To avoid wildlife death due to the harsh weather conditions, Dalaoling National Nature Reserve organized rangers to carry out wildlife rescue and feeding operations. Until now, 22 animals, including macaques, have been rescued, and 300 kilograms of peanuts, corn and carrots has been distributed to help feed the wildlife.

Forest rangers leave food for the wild animals in Dalaoling National Nature Reserve.

In recent years, Dalaoling National Nature Reserve has taken several measures to protect wildlife, such as habitat corridor construction, infrared camera monitoring, wildlife rescue, etc. The reserve has set up a monitoring station and rescue station for wildlife epidemics in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, as well as constructed 20 watering pools and 20 feeding points for wildlife, ensuring stable resources.

Wu Linting contributed to this report.