00:00Live-streaming footage of this crested serpent eagle chick nicknamed Zhou Xing
00:05captured the hearts of many bird enthusiasts.
00:08Conservationists have been monitoring this eagle family
00:11and live-streaming their nesting and chick-rearing activities since May 13th.
00:16But earlier this week, Zhou Xing died unexpectedly.
00:37While poisoning could be the primary cause of Zhou Xing's death,
00:41it is still unclear whether agricultural pesticides or rat poison were responsible.
00:47Experts say such cases are not common among eagle chicks,
00:50but emphasize the growing threats these raptors face in their natural habitats.
01:13While the use of these poisons is sometimes unavoidable,
01:17conservationists suggest using other measures, such as bait boxes,
01:21to reduce harm to the local ecosystem.
01:24Now with the death of Zhou Xing in the spotlight,
01:26these bird advocates hope the public can take wildlife threats more seriously
01:31and work towards creating a safer and healthier environment.
01:35Ruan Duan and Sunny Chi for Tauan Plus.
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