CHANGTANG National Nature Reserve, a 4,500-meter-high wilderness in north of Xizang, is dubbed a “paradise for wildlife.” It is a refuge for rare wild animals such as Tibetan antelope, wild yaks and Tibetan wild ass, somewhere they can survive and reproduce. The reserve is home to 10 national first-level protected wild animals and 21 national second-level protected wild animals. Since 2015, 73 wildlife conservation stations have been set up in Changtang, with a total of 780 conservation officers. The conservation officers conduct regular patrols to learn about the situation of animals, deter poaching, and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. With an intimate knowledge of the terrain and animal behavior, they serve as dedicated guardians of ecosystem within this remote wilderness area. (SD News)