I have a wildlife zoo-Chapter 733 - 732 Dim Specimen

The migration of the monarch butterfly involves generational handoffs as they breed while migrating; one generation dies, and the offspring take over, progressing in a leapfrog fashion. A roundtrip migration is completed by five generations of butterflies.

They migrate approximately 130 kilometers daily, with the longest trek reaching up to 5000 kilometers.

Tang Xiaoxin, looking at the display board, imagined the scene of their migration and couldn’t help but feel stirred!

These delicate sprites, as thin as paper, possess such a clear goal, using the sun as their compass and flying straight in one direction.

Soaring high above the curvature of the earth, enduring weeks of continuous flight, they traverse thousands of kilometers, conclude their brief lives, and leave behind offspring to carry on their genes.

Truly an incredible and romantic creature.

However, the subsequent content weighed heavily on her heart.

In the past 20 years, the population of monarch butterflies has plummeted sharply, moving them to the verge of being vulnerable and even endangered.

One reason is habitat reduction, with rampant deforestation and the destruction of a large number of coniferous forests.

Another is the extensive use of herbicides and pesticides, which diminishes the tropical milkweed that they depend on for survival.

Furthermore, with global warming and the increase in carbon dioxide levels, the tropical milkweed might develop toxicity that is too much for the caterpillars to tolerate.

The increase in extreme weather conditions can result in many caterpillars being harmed by cold spells, reducing the number of butterflies that emerge.

Insects are an important component of biodiversity and play a crucial role in ecosystem functions. For example, pollinators worldwide generate an annual value of several hundred billion dollars, yet they seldom receive public attention.

Recent studies show that over the past 30 years, the number of global insects has been declining by an annual rate of 2.5%. Over 40% of insect species are dwindling in number, with about one third being endangered, including significant decreases among butterflies, moths, and bees.

Industrial-scale intensive agriculture, excessive pesticide use, urbanization, and increasingly frequent and anomalous climate changes are the primary factors behind the dramatic reduction in insect numbers.

Next to the display board, there also lies a monarch butterfly specimen, quietly encased in glass.

Compared to the other lively, fluttering butterflies, it appears somewhat dimmed.

Tang Xiaoxin gazed at the specimen, deep in thought.

Considering all the butterflies in the garden, if they were all to become withered specimens, and we could only daydream about their beauty when they were alive, it would be quite a sentimental thought.

If we do not pay attention and protect them, this scene could become a reality in ten or twenty years.

“Don’t cry, let the fireflies carry you away, the country’s folk song forever a support…”

Fireflies used to be a common sight, twinkling in the night fields, such a romantic and beautiful scene, but now where can you see them?

Together with the frogs, dragonflies, bats, and various other animals, they disappeared without a trace.

“Eh~”

Tang Xiaoxin sighed softly and couldn’t help but think of the local exhibition area in the zoo.

Using ecological pest control without pesticides or fertilizers, they also provide habitats for various animals, where humans and nature coexist harmoniously.

A new hope started to rise in her heart.

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After visiting the butterfly exhibit, they came to the cherry blossom forest.

Bunches of beautiful cherry blossoms hung on the treetops, a feast of romantic pink to the eyes.

A cool spring breeze passed through, causing the petals on the trees to sway gently, bathing in the golden sunshine, the semi-translucent petals seemed to emanate a faint glow, so delicate and pretty.

The visitors strolled through, admiring the beauty of the cherry blossoms, occasionally raising their phones to take pictures, capturing this romantic scene.

Tang Xiaoxin leaned in close to the cherry blossoms, took a deep breath, and smiled, “It smells so good! Is this what happiness smells like?”

Qian Keke raised her hands, closed her eyes, and embraced the cherry blossom forest, with an intoxicated look on her face, “Wow, it’s just amazing, I really want to lie down here and take a nap!”

“Don’t sleep, we still have more to see!”

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“I’m just saying~”

They visited the snow monkey exhibit, where the snow on the temple square had melted, and the pond water was lush with green, it seemed that it had transitioned from hot springs to regular water.

Although they couldn’t see the snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs, watching them frolic and play against the backdrop of cherry blossoms was a delightful sight that lifted the spirits.

There were snow monkeys swimming in the pond, parting the water, rippling waves, with the beautiful cherry blossom petals undulating along.

Others were leaping up and down the cherry trees, swinging the branches, chasing and playing around.

Occasionally, they would pluck a petal and taste it.

Two little monkeys snuggled up into a ball.

The Monkey King Big Black squatted on a rock, his gaze sweeping over the playful little ones.

He looked solitary and unapproachable but had a surprisingly gentle expression.

After playing for a while, a little monkey ran up to Big Black, tugging at him as if trying to get him to join in the fun.

Big Black seemed a bit helpless as he was pulled, and started to groom the little monkey’s fur.

The groomed snow monkey squinted its eyes, looking rather content.

But after a few strokes, Big Black stopped. The grooming was just a perfunctory gesture not to have the youngster bother him.

Seeing this, the little snow monkey lifted its head as if hoping Big Black would continue grooming it.

Big Black jumped off the rock and moved to another spot to continue being alone.