The Swan's Beak Is Frozen, And the Migratory Bird Becomes a "Resident Bird": There Are Risks in Feeding It at Will!
Recently, the picture of the frozen beaks of swans in Altay, Xinjiang, has touched the hearts of countless people. Under the cold weather conditions in winter, the swans' beaks are frozen, which not only affects the activities and predation of the swans' beaks, but also arouses people's concerns about their future survival. They are migratory birds, but due to extreme weather or local environmental changes, some of them have become "resident birds". How should they survive this difficult winter? This scene has aroused people's deep sympathy for the plight of the swans. Many caring people want to lend a helping hand, and feeding food seems to have become their most direct way to express their concern. However, behind this seemingly warm action, there are many hidden dangers, both to the individual swans and to the entire ecosystem.
From the perspective of individual swans, artificial feeding first destroys their natural habits. Secondly, human food is very different from the food that swans naturally consume, and feeding often brings serious health risks. Not only that, swans that are accustomed to being fed by humans will have a greatly reduced sense of safety. If we broaden our horizons to the ecosystem level, the damage caused by feeding wild animals is even more far-reaching. Finally, feeding behavior will also interfere with species diversity.
At a time when the swans’frozen beaks have attracted attention, our compassion for wild animals is certainly valuable, but we should also be aware that nature has its own laws of operation, and respecting these laws is the true love for wild animals. For wild animals that must be rescued under extreme weather conditions, we can seek help and guidance from professional organizations. Wild animals are friends of mankind, the most important part of the natural ecosystem, and a precious treasure bestowed by nature on mankind. When facing wild animals, we should restrain the urge to feed them at will, and try to let them survive in the world by their own strength and instincts. This is the right way to ensure their long-term reproduction and maintain the harmony and stability of the ecosystem. After all, we are not just protecting a few swans, but the vitality and future of the entire nature.
Original Chinese Article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/69p_WlddPNm9febx4Sc9-Q
Translator: Maggie
Checked by: Richard
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