Once on the brink of extinction, China's black-necked crane population has rebounded from a mere several hundred to around 17,000. In the wetlands of Ruoergai County, Sichuan Province, local herders have played a vital role in protecting these migratory birds and their habitats for generations. Their efforts are helping ensure that the black-necked cranes continue to thrive on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.