Black-necked cranes fly high thanks to conservation efforts

XINING — At Xining Wildlife Park in Northwest China's Qinghai province, animal keeper Li Xiaoqing walked past the crane enclosure while on a video call with her daughter.

"Mom, your black-necked crane is calling you again?" her daughter exclaimed through the screen, her voice filled with curiosity.

Since joining the park in 2013 after graduating with a degree in veterinary medicine, Li has cared for a diverse range of animals, including zebras, kangaroos and parrots. Three years ago, she took on the responsibility of caring for black-necked cranes.