On Oct. 28, a group of blue sheep gathered on the bare rock slopes of Lianbaoyeze in Aba County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, basking leisurely in the sun. With grayish-brown coats that closely match the hues of the mountain rocks, they scattered across the mountainside in small groups: some lying quietly at rest, others raising their heads to survey the surroundings, and still others grazing with heads bowed. Their silhouettes blended seamlessly into the rugged terrain, their agile forms merging with the majestic wilderness so effectively that they are difficult to spot at first glance.

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

The blue sheep (bharal) is a Class II protected species in China and is known as the 'elf of the cliffs'.

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, a bharal looks toward the photographer's lens at Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

On Oct. 28, blue sheep were seen foraging and resting in the mountains of Lianbaoyeze in Aba County

The blue sheep is a Class II protected species in China, often referred to as the "elf of the cliffs". It primarily inhabits high-altitude bare rock zones and is highly sensitive to its habitat. The animal is renowned for its agility in navigating and leaping across steep cliffs. In recent years, Aba County has continuously strengthened ecological management and patrol efforts. As a result, the ecological environment in Lianbaoyeze has steadily improved, leading to frequent sightings of rare wild animals, which serve as tangible evidence of the substantial progress made in local biodiversity conservation.

Take a closer look at the photo and see how many blue sheep you can count. Meanwhile, members of the public are reminded that if encountering wildlife, please maintain a safe distance and observe quietly. Do not disturb or feed the animals, and let us work together to protect the natural habitats of wildlife on the plateau.

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