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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A giant and gentle Bryde’s whale encounters a huge ship in coastal waters; Chinese herons and common egrets extend the natural life cycle in a lotus pond in a park; fish swim freely while seagulls fly side by side with herons in Shenzhen Bay… On August 15, the second National Environment Day in China, Futian District of Shenzhen hosted the event “Vibrant Life in Beautiful Futian: Wild City Dwellers: An Exploration Journey for Shenzhen Story Lovers in Futian 2024”, guiding citizens to take a look at the daily lives of wild animals living in the city.
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Wild City Dwellers: A Shenzhen Story It is an environmental documentary film, co-produced by the Futian District Security and Media Information Center and a famous documentary film producer from Shenzhen. The documentary series gives viewers a glimpse into the breeding and life stories of more than 20,000 groups of wild animals in over 1,000 parks in Shenzhen, and touches the hearts of audiences with its depiction of the harmonious and complex relationship between humanity and nature.
Ding Kanjian, the famous documentary producer behind the series, described, Wild City Dwellers: A Shenzhen Story As a “billboard” made by countless species of living beings living in Shenzhen, it inspires viewers to think more deeply about the ever-present theme of sustainable development between humanity and nature.
In Shenzhen, the green development philosophy is woven into the fabric of urban development, paving the way for a sustainable future. The idyllic habitat of Shenzhen’s “wild city dwellers” embodies the city’s commitment to green development. The megacity is home to more than 20,000 species in its bays, mountains, lakes and parks, along with its human inhabitants. Among these species, more than 140 are under special state protection.
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Shenzhen has been a pioneer in promoting ecological civilization. Earlier this year, the completion of the ecological corridor between Meilin Mountain and Yinhu Mountain (Kunping Experimental Bridge No. 1) attracted widespread attention. The bridge not only connects the green corridors of Yinhu Mountain and Yinhu Mountain, but also serves as a vital passage for wildlife migration.
According to officials from the Futian Administration Bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Kunping Trial Bridge No. 1 integrates a pedestrian path with an ecological corridor designed to protect wildlife. It is part of Shenzhen’s “Mountain-Seascape” initiative and the “Five Parks Link” project, linking Meilin Mountain Park, Yinhu Mountain Park, Bijia Mountain Park, Central Park and Lianhua Mountain Park. Through efforts such as “landscape humidification system” and habitat replication, the largest ecological buffer zone in Shenzhen’s central mountains has been successfully “re-bridged.”
Data from the Futian District Comprehensive Urban Management and Law Enforcement Bureau reveals that since the beginning of this year, wildlife cameras have captured more than 240 instances of wild animals crossing the bridge, including leopard cats and wild boars. In addition, red-bellied tree squirrels and striped sea squirrels, long separated on opposite sides of Mount Bijia and Mount Lianhua, have finally been “reunited.”
As Shenzhen’s ecological environment continues to improve, Futian District welcomes black-faced spoonbills every year for wintering. The area has also seen the emergence of other species under special state protection and rare species, including the small Indian civet, Eurasian otter, leopard cat, yellow-breasted sparrow, Chinese spotted duck, Malayan night heron, as well as the cycad population in Xianhu Lake.
Source: Futian District Cyber Security and Media Information Center
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