Hey, nature lovers! 🌿 For the first time ever, a forest musk deer was caught on infrared camera in Baima Mountain Municipal Nature Reserve in Chongqing, China. This shy, deer-sized mammal is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, making this discovery a huge win for wildlife conservation.
What's so special about this deer? It's roughly the size of a medium dog, lives in cool mountain forests, and has unique scent glands that sadly made it a target for poachers. Seeing it here shows that stronger protection and smarter patrols are paying off. 🙌
Thanks to infrared cameras and expert confirmation, we've got proof that ecosystems in the reserve are bouncing back. It's a reminder that tech and nature can team up for good – think drone surveys, camera traps, and community rangers all working together! 🔍🌳
Across South and Southeast Asia, many of us are juggling urban lives with green dreams. From Mumbai's mangroves to Jakarta's city parks, the message is clear: invest in wildlife reserves and keep those green corridors alive. Seeing the forest musk deer thrive gives us hope and inspiration to protect our own backyard. 💪✨
Stay tuned for more wildlife wins and share the good vibes. Let's keep championing a future where both people and nature flourish! 🌏💚
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Endangered forest musk deer spotted in Chongqing for first time
cgtn.com
