Summer in the Helan Mountains in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region brings a remarkable wildlife spectacle. During the scorching summer months, the protected Helan Mountain blue sheep often descend from the mountains above 2,000 meters to lower-elevation forests with their newborn lambs to graze.
These agile animals are among the region's most iconic wildlife and an important part of Helan Mountain's unique ecosystem. Spotting a herd roaming through the forests offers visitors a rare glimpse of the area's rich biodiversity in its natural habitat.
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