Birds of prey or raptors, such as eagles, are loved by many people for their flying abilities, vigorousness and ferocity. Being on top of the food chain, raptors play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. But they are facing grave threats caused by human activities. As a result, many raptors get hurt or run into trouble as they navigate the unfamiliar and expanding living spaces occupied by humans. In Beijing alone, the Beijing Raptor Rescue Center receives about 300 raptor patients each year. More than half of these rescued birds of prey have returned to the wild thanks to the efforts made by Zhou Lei and Deng Wenhong as well as other staff members of the Center. But what have the raptor saviors been doing to help the species? Join us to find out.
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