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Enhanced wetland protection brings 'panda ducks' back to Yellow River

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The Sanwan Yellow River Wetlands in Pinglu County, northern China's Shanxi Province, have welcomed the arrival of smews – the "panda ducks" famed for their black-and-white markings. Their return highlights Pinglu's improving ecosystem. In recent years, the county has restored wetlands, strengthened water-quality monitoring and reduced human disturbance, making the area an increasingly attractive wintering site for rare migratory birds.

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