Tianshan red deer seen in forest in Wusu City-TIANSHANNET-天山网

On October 12, 2025, as the sun set, Xinjiang Ganjiahu Haloxylon Ammodendron National Nature Reserve, located in Wusu City, Tacheng Prefecture, was gently wrapped in a warm orange sunset glow. The continuous Haloxylon ammodendron trees stretched their branches, as if covered with a layer of soft gauze, rendering a gentle background color for the desert area.

Photo taken on October 12, 2025 shows two red deer at Xinjiang Ganjiahu Haloxylon Ammodendron Forest National Nature Reserve in Wusu City, Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Two red deer grazed at the forest, they were agile and vigorous, with their brown fur gilded with fine golden edges by the setting sun, exuding a lively and dynamic charm.

Photo taken on October 12, 2025 shows two red deer graze at Xinjiang Ganjiahu Haloxylon Ammodendron Forest National Nature Reserve in Wusu City, Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The two red deer sometimes bent down to nibble the newly grown buds under the saxaul trees, and sometimes stopped to lick the dew left on the leaves. Every movement was calm and comfortable, blending in with the serene natural scenery around.

It is understood that the total area of Xinjiang Ganjiahu Haloxylon Ammodendron National Nature Reserve is 54,667 hectares, of which the area of forest land managed by the Wusu Branch is about 26,667 hectares. It has six management and protection stations under its jurisdiction. There are 284 kinds of wild plants, such as Haloxylon ammodendron and Populus euphratica, distributed in the area, and there are also 172 kinds of typical desert wild animals such as the national first-class protected animals black stork and otis undulata, and the national second-class protected animals Eurasian lynx, whooper swan, and red deer.

Photo shows beautiful autumn scene of Xinjiang Ganjiahu Haloxylon Ammodendron Forest National Nature Reserve in Wusu City, Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

In recent years, Wusu City has continued to strengthen the protection of wild animals and plants and has made every effort to maintain biodiversity. Now, the ecology of the protected area continues to improve, and the stable ecosystem provides sufficient food and habitat for animals such as red deer. The scene of red deer grazing in the forest under the setting sun is a vivid testimony to the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.

(The Media Convergence Center of Wusu City, Reporters: Halehengbek, Li Yanrong and Sun Tongguo)