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Fly, Kite Fly

Having witnessed Black Kites die by snares, wildlife enthusiast Shen Zhen-Zhong quit his day job as a teacher and devoted himself fully to a 20-year conservation project. He published his findings without reservation, which encouraged more people to participate in the protection of Black Kite.

He Quit His Job to Save This Bird in Taiwan-Fly, Kite Fly

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Black Kite is a raptor commonly seen in woods and urban areas alike throughout East Asia. However, it is an endangered bird in Taiwan. Having witnessed Black Kites die by snares, wildlife enthusiast Shen Zhen-Zhong quit his day job as a teacher and devoted himself fully to a 20-year conservation project. He published his findings without reservation, which encouraged more people to participate in the protection of Black Kite. Together they revealed a deeper structural problem that revolves around pesticides and farming practices. Learn more about how the love for a bird fundamentally changes the agricultural scene in rural Taiwan.