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Every autumn and winter, a wonderful phenomenon of walking with nature will be staged on the Sino-Mongolian border - the great migration of yellow sheep. This is not only a feast of nature, but also a journey of wisdom for the yellow sheep to survive. Why do they have to cross thousands of miles of borders and cross difficult terrain to reach China?
Magical Yellow Sheep
The yellow sheep is not a small yellow sheep, in fact, it is a wild antelope that belongs to the bovid family. It is not related to the sheep and goats we know. It is also known as the Mongolian antelope because its coat color is mainly yellow or yellow-brown, so everyone calls it the yellow sheep.
It is more slender than the average sheep, and although it is not as large as the Tibetan antelope and the Przewalski's gazelle, it is larger than the average sheep. The head is round and blunt, the ears are slender, the eyes are shiny, and the nose is slightly upturned, some with horns and some without.
Its horns are made of bone and horns, shaped a bit like a harp, bent backwards and upwards, with the tips of the horns pointing inward. The limbs are slender, the front legs are slightly shorter, and the hooves are narrow and pointed, which is perfect for galloping on the grassland.
The coat color will change with the seasons, the color is darker in summer, lighter in winter, and there are some white long hairs outside, which has a good warmth effect. A striking white spot on the buttocks, especially in winter, helps them identify and communicate with each other during migration.
Yellow sheep live in a wide range and are commonly found in semi-arid steppes and semi-desert areas in China, Mongolia, Russia and other places. They love to eat all kinds of herbs, like to live in groups, and have a strong migration Xi. Every spring and autumn, they make large-scale migrations, crossing borders in search of suitable places to thrive.
The yellow sheep is a precious and fascinating animal, and it is also a first-class protected animal in the mainland. Their survival is threatened by activities such as hunting, agricultural development, grazing, and other activities, as well as dealing with natural factors such as disease and extreme cold. We should respect their right to life, protect their migration routes and habitats, and allow them to complete their migration journey safely.
Collective smuggling
The migration of yellow sheep is not an easy task, they have to cross borders, from Mongolia to China, and back again. This practice has been going on for years, but last year it was on an all-time high, with tens of thousands of yellow sheep crossing the border and entering China, causing surprise and concern. Why do yellow sheep do this? What can they find in China?
The migration of yellow sheep is a response to environmental changes and an inevitable choice for survival. These yellow sheep like to eat fresh herbs, but in the winter of Mongolia, due to the severe cold and drought climate, the quantity and quality of forage are greatly reduced, and even some places are covered by thick snow and ice, and it is difficult for yellow sheep to find enough food.
As a result, they migrate south in winter to the city of Arshan in Inner Mongolia, China, where the climate is mild, pastures are relatively abundant, and water and saline land are available to meet the needs of the yellow sheep. Winter is also the breeding season for yellow sheep, and they need to give birth to their young in the right place to ensure the continuation of the herd.
However, the migration of yellow sheep is fraught with risk. First of all, they have to cross the border, through the barbed wire fence on the border, which is a fatal obstacle for the yellow sheep.
Some will be trapped in the barbed wire fence and unable to break free, and being cut by the barbed wire can also lead to fatal infections, and sometimes they can be strangled if they are entangled.
Second, they have to deal with the threat posed to their survival and habitat by human hunting and agricultural expansion. Although the yellow sheep is a Class I protected animal in both China and Mongolia, it is still illegally killed for profit or entertainment.
In addition, some farmers have destroyed the ecological environment of the yellow sheep in order to cultivate the land or graze, resulting in a lack of food and water. Finally, natural factors can also play a role in them, such as disease and severe cold, which can lead to the death or decline of yellow sheep.
In the face of these difficulties, the yellow sheep did not give in, they are still loyal to their migratory instincts, shuttling between China and Mongolia every year, looking for a suitable place to live.
This year, as climate change has made grasslands more scarce in Mongolia, more yellow sheep have chosen to smuggle into China, reflecting China's achievements in environmental protection and attracting these guests from afar.
To protect these precious animals, China and Mongolia need to work more closely together and coordinate to protect their migration routes and habitats. This is not only about the yellow sheep itself, but also an important part of biodiversity conservation.
The relevant departments of the mainland have attached great importance to this matter, and have set up special personnel in the border areas to monitor the migrating yellow sheep, observe and assist in solving the problems they encounter during the migration, and help them successfully complete their migration and reproduction. We should also respect and care for these friends who have come from afar, and ensure that they complete this migration journey safely.
The migratory behavior of yellow sheep is not only a natural law, but also a wise move for its survival. If the yellow sheep don't come to China, does that mean they will become extinct?
The jury is not on this issue, but it is certain that if the sheep do not reach a suitable place to live and reproduce, their population and distribution range will be severely affected.
In Mongolia, yellow sheep are considered a pest and are allowed to be hunted legally and purchased at low prices. These behaviors greatly threaten the survival of yellow sheep, leading to a sharp decline in their numbers.
The decline and quality of forage grass in Mongolia is affected by climate warming and drought, resulting in yellow sheep not getting enough food. As a result, the herd of yellow sheep that would not have traveled so far south had to migrate to more suitable places.
epilogue
The annual "smuggling" of yellow sheep to China is a smart response to environmental change, and it also highlights the urgency of biodiversity conservation. We should have respect for these friends from afar and work together to help them complete this migration journey safely.
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