Fierce protected marten photographed in Jilin
By Liu Mingtai in Changchun and Zhou Huiying | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-03-06 14:42
A yellow-throated marten, a species under State second-class protection, was photographed recently by multiple infrared cameras set up in the Tianqiaoling forest area in Wangqing county, Jilin province, the Tianqiaoling forestry bureau reported.
The marten, a fierce and aggressive small mammal, is good at climbing trees and steep rocks. Martens are nocturnal and usually hunt for food at night in groups.
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In recent years, the bureau has strengthened its wildlife protection efforts with the local public security bureau. They conducted a comprehensive investigation to assess the environmental conditions in wildlife habitats and regularly carried out patrols and trap-removals.
They also promoted activities publicizing the significance of wildlife protection and relevant laws and regulations to the public, which has effectively strengthened local residents' awareness of wildlife protection and formed a good social atmosphere for everyone to participate in it.