On the trail of poachers trapping China's rare songbirds

Silva Gu, a conservationist, combats the illegal trapping and sale of protected songbirds in China, a profitable but harmful business. Working with volunteers and law enforcement agencies, he has spent a decade fighting poachers to protect these migrating birds. Despite challenges from the slowing economy and cultural practices, Silva continues to use innovative methods, such as satellite imagery, to track down poachers and safeguard bird species. Conservation efforts are gaining traction due to increased government support for protecting wildlife and ecosystems in China.