In recent times, a joint pyrotechnic event between Cai Guoqiang and the original bird has generated widespread attention and controversy in the Qingxi Plateau region (approximately 4,500 metres above sea level). The China Society for the Protection of Small Animals attaches great importance to this issue and remains deeply concerned about the possible impact of the event on local animals, in keeping with the purpose of “protecting every living soul with love”.
As one of the most ecologically fragile areas of the world, the Tibetan plateau has unique and sensitive ecosystems. These animals have evolved over a long period of time to adapt to the harsh natural environment of the highlands, creating unique ways and habits of survival. However, the pyrotechnic activity is taking place in such a critical ecological area, with no small impact on local animals.
1. From a habitat perspective, animal habitat in the highlands is limited and vulnerable. The strong vibrations and noises generated by fireworks are highly likely to cause small animal caves such as rat rabbits to collapse. Rat rabbits, the key species in the highland ecosystem, have caves that not only feed themselves, but also provide space for many other organisms. When caves collapse, rats and rabbits lose their homes and other living beings living with them will be displaced, thus affecting the stability of the ecosystem as a whole. Moreover, the continued strong light and noise of fireworks can scare many animals and force them to flee their familiar habitat. For some animals of a territorial nature, leaving their original territories means losing food resources and opportunities for reproduction, to the detriment of their populations.
In terms of access to food, the autumn was an important time for animals to “twilight” and reserve food for winter. But the fireworks interfered with normal animal feeding practices. In the case of rats, for example, they were busy collecting grass seeds, plant roots, etc., which were stored in caves, while the interference of fireworks prevented them from focusing on food and could even lead to the loss of food already stored as a result of the destruction of caves. This is undoubtedly adding to the risk of death from food shortages in the coming winter for animals.
There are also serious threats to reproduction and stock survival. Many animals are highly dependent on environmental stability during the breeding season and any external interference may affect their reproductive behaviour. Pyrotechnic noise and vibrations may disrupt the reproductive rhythm of animals, terrorizing some animals at the mating and mating stages and disrupting the reproductive process. For some of the animals that are hatching, such as some birds, sudden disruptions can lead to the abandonment of the nests, depriving the cubs of survival opportunities and seriously affecting the replenishment and continuation of populations.
The China Society for the Protection of Small Animals is here a solemn initiative: every life is an indispensable link in the Earth ' s ecological chain, and the rare species of the Tibetan plateau carry the unique ecological code of the world ' s ridge. The value of artistic creation and business practices must not be based on the costs of life-threatening and ecological destruction. We call on society as a whole to safeguard the clean soil of the highland animals in a scientific and human equal manner, based on the concept of fear of nature. Let us use this event as a basis for building consensus and action in order to build a harmonious environment for the coexistence of humans and animals and to ensure that every life thrives in a natural home free from shock.