Mission to tropical forest triggers passion for welfare of wild creatures

During a trip to Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region more than seven years ago, I learned that much attention still needed to be paid to wildlife protection.

In June 2013, I joined nine other undergraduates and our lead teacher on a mission to a tropical forest, where our task was to pull down nets set up to catch birds.

The nets were long and wide, and a bird of prey was caught in one of them within minutes of our arrival.

It took us the whole morning to take down the nets in a small area of the mangrove forest.

This sweaty task made me realize that if people were more aware about protecting wildlife, these creatures would be spared from harm.

After graduating in 2014, I started a workshop with several friends to develop people's interest in nature and provide them with related knowledge.

Along with many front-line wildlife protection workers, I believe there is nothing better than doing a job that makes you happy.

I don't know how much longer I will devote myself to wildlife protection, but I'm well aware that our country is paying increasing attention to such conservation work.

For example, in February, 988 species were added to the list of wildlife protected by the State.

Many Beijing residents used to breed the Chinese hawmei, to enjoy the birds' colorful feathers and listen to them chirping.

However, as more species have been added to the conservation list of nationally protected wild animals, bird lovers have become a secondary consideration.

Funding and other assistance is being given to wildlife protection.

I am excited by this and sincerely hope that wild creatures will be well cared for in the future.

Wang Tian spoke with Xin Wen.