Sun, 13 Apr 2025
EcoChina | Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeon released into Yangtze River

This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the Chinese sturgeons that are about to be released into the Yangtze River in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

YICHANG, April 12 (Xinhua) -- More than 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons were released into the Yangtze River during a release activity here on Saturday.

This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the Chinese sturgeons that are about to be released into the Yangtze River in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

Staff members put a Chinese sturgeon into a release device in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

A Chinese sturgeon slides into the Yangtze River through a release channel in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows an activity to release Chinese sturgeons into the Yangtze River in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

Staff members prepare to release a Chinese sturgeon in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

A staff member puts a Chinese sturgeon into a release channel in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

More Beijing News

Access More

Sign up for Beijing News

a daily newsletter full of things to discuss over drinks.and the great thing is that it's on the house!