Where are the black swan babies at Yuanmingyuan, how many are there, and are they protected animals?

The black swan is an important member of the swan family and a world-famous ornamental animal. Recently, the birth of black swan babies at Yuanmingyuan has attracted widespread attention. So where are the black swan babies at Yuanmingyuan? How many are there? Are they protected animals?

1. Where are the black swan babies at Yuanmingyuan?

1. Location

The black swan babies at Yuanmingyuan are in the black swan viewing area. Generally, if you walk along the lake, you will definitely find the black swans. It turns out that black swans look for food along the lakeside; wherever the aquatic plants are abundant, that is their stage.

2. Origin

On February 23, 2008, a pair of black swans happened to fly to Yuanmingyuan. From then on, they settled in the deeply secluded courtyards of Yuanmingyuan, bearing and raising young. By June 2013, they had bred and hatched 9 clutches of baby swans.

2. How many black swan babies are there at Yuanmingyuan?

There are a total of 6 new baby swans this time. 2 were born on the 21st, and 4 were born on the 22nd. Photography enthusiasts who photograph black swans year-round named them “Dongzhi”.

3. Are the black swans at Yuanmingyuan protected animals?

Black swans are not listed as nationally protected animals in our country, because they are mainly distributed in Australia and were introduced. However, the black swans in Yuanmingyuan are precious ornamental animals, so do not harm them. In addition, friends who go to see the black swans must keep an appropriate distance and not disturb them. Moreover, the black swans are fed by dedicated staff, so everyone should not feed them casually.

The above is the relevant introduction about the baby black swans. Friends who are interested and have time can go to Yuanmingyuan to see them.