At an altitude of 4,300 meters, the wetlands of Dinggye County in Xigaze, Xizang, boast lush grasses and abundant water. A family of black-necked cranes strolls and forages in perfect tranquility, a truly heartwarming scene. The black-necked crane is a Class I nationally protected wild animal in China and a high-plateau endemic species, primarily inhabiting wetland environments such as plateau marshes, lakes, and riverbanks at altitudes between 2,500 and 5,000 meters.

Photo: Chinanews.com

Editor: Sonam Chutso, Zheng Yujie

Translator: Peng Qing, Jia Dan

Review: Zhang Qi, Drakpa Wangchen