Baotou to raise awareness of bird protection

Children take part in a bird protection activity launched in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on April 1. A total of 100 children participated in the activity organized to mark International Bird Day which falls annually on April 1 to promote people’s awareness of bird protection and to protect the number of wild birds and diversity of species around the world. The day was designated in 1906 when the International Convention for the Protection of Birds was signed. [Photo/Baotou Daily]