Couple known as 'Ferry Guardians' nurture bird habitats in Chongqing

By Deng Rui and Tan Yingzi in Chongqing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-06 18:45
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Zhang Xiqian and his wife, Deng Shuying, have devoted decades to ferrying villagers across the Pengxi River and nurturing the local bird habitats in Chongqing's Yunyang county. [Photo by Tan Qiyun/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Now approaching retirement, Zhang and Deng express a reluctance to leave their roles. They hope someone will step forward to continue their ferry service and unexpected yet essential conservation efforts.

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