In March 2020, the infrared camera retrieved from the Uma Ecological Functional Area by the Forest Management Bureau in the virgin forest area of the northern Greater Xing'an Mountains in Inner Mongolia captured a clear picture of the male moose foraging as a national second-level protected animal.
Beginning in the winter of 2019, researchers from the Forest Management Bureau of the primeval forest area in the northern Greater Xing'an Mountains overcome the unfavorable factors such as high mountain roads, cold weather, and no mobile phone signals. camera. After nearly five months of long waiting, precious image data was finally obtained.
Moose is the largest deer family in the world. It is a typical subalpine coniferous herbivore. It lives alone or in small groups. It is mostly active in the morning and evening. It is a second-class protected animal in China.
In the picture, this male moose is strong in shape, with strong limbs and shiny fur. When viewed from the outside, it is a very healthy adult moose. The area near the infrared camera is its active territory.
Reporter Zhang Wei Ma Zhiyuan
Correspondent Zhang Chaomei Yusheng
Editor-in-chief: [Ji Xiang]