Ever heard of Laojunshan? It’s a hidden gem tucked away in the Chinese mainland’s Sichuan Province – think epic mountain vibes and crazy biodiversity 🌱.
Founded in 2000 and designated a national nature reserve in 2011, Laojunshan is the first area on the Chinese mainland created just for pheasant conservation. Here, the star of the show is the Sichuan Partridge 🐦, one of the rarest pheasant species on earth and only found on the Chinese mainland.
But wait, there’s more: giant pandas, red pandas, and over 370 other vertebrate species roam these forests. With around 400 Sichuan Partridges living here, Laojunshan hosts nearly 20% of the global population – earning Pingshan County its official title as the Hometown of the Sichuan Partridge 🏡.
This autumn, a group of photographers got exclusive access to capture this wildlife wonderland 🎥. Their snaps remind us that some of the world’s coolest conservation stories happen far from the limelight.
Laojunshan’s success is part of a bigger shift toward science-based conservation on the Chinese mainland. Recent years have seen more protected areas, smarter wildlife monitoring, and big efforts to restore native habitats.
For low-key stars like the Sichuan Partridge, these behind-the-scenes moves are everything. Laojunshan proves that focused conservation can uplift entire ecosystems – not just the headline grabbers 🌍✨.
Reference(s):
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