Harmonious coexistence: Protecting our blue home with wildlife on Earth Day

Humankind shares a common home - the Earth, which is not only the cradle of human existence but also a paradise for numerous wild animals. Wild animals, as an indispensable part of the Earth, play an important role in maintaining ecological balance and promoting sustainable development. Let us work together for the future of the Earth on this World Earth Day, so that every life on this planet can coexist harmoniously, creating together a beautiful and livable home.

In the waters of Changdao, Shandong Province, endangered and protected animals, the Pacific spotted seal, and the black-tailed gull are pictured together. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In the Wawushan Mountains of Sichuan, a raccoon rests on a fir tree. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In the Shijingshan District of Beijing, a red owl inhabits an ancient building. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In the waters of Weizhou Island, Guangxi Province, the nationally protected animal, Bryde's whale, leaps out of the water to catch fish. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

The nationally protected animal, sika deer is seen in Keshiketeng Banner, Inner Mongolia. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, the red-bellied tragopan forages at the edge of the bamboo forest. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, a masked palm civet by the stream. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, a muntjac deer moves on the hillside. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

A golden snub-nosed monkey is seen in Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve, Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In the waters of Changdao, Shandong Province, the nationally protected animal, the pelagic cormorant is pictured. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)

In the waters of Changdao, Shandong Province, the Pacific spotted seal, a nationally protected animal, rests on the reef. (Photo by Zhou Mengshuang/Guangming Picture)