Chapter 220: Chapter 218: Adoption! Little Tibetan Foxes Settle at the Ranch!

The process of adopting the Tibetan foxes went exceptionally smoothly.

Jiang Feng walked over, picked up the two little ones, and directly placed them into the cage prepared by the Forestry Bureau.

The two little Tibetan foxes did not resist much.

The brother held his sister tightly and peered through the gaps of the cage to survey the outside.

Zhang Wen and Liu Jianjun left an infrared camera for outdoor filming at the cave, to capture animals passing through this area.

Zhang Wen said to Jiang Feng:

"Master Jiang, we will stay at the ranch for two days and check the situation here daily to ensure the two little Tibetan foxes are indeed without the mother’s care."

"Although the chances of the mother Tibetan fox surviving are not high, it still needs to be confirmed."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng immediately agreed:

"No problem, my ranch can accommodate you, you’re welcome."

Then, Jiang Feng picked up the cage, mounted his horse, and headed towards the ranch.

The little Tibetan foxes do not have the ability to live independently, they timidly looked at everything outside.

The two little ones held each other tightly, the sister appeared clearly scared, somewhat uneasy inside.

The brother was a bit braver, daring to look outside.

An hour ago, they were still hungry, cold, and unprotected Little Fox cubs.

Little did they know, the gears of fate were already beginning to turn.

They were about to have a new family.

The live streaming room’s chat was bustling.

Everyone was talking.

[Are the little Tibetan foxes going to be adopted by Master Jiang?]

[That’s great, they look so pitiful!]

[Hahaha, aren’t there already a few foxes in the master’s yard? Now with the Tibetan foxes, it’s going to be quite lively!]

[Is it possible for private individuals to adopt Tibetan foxes?]

At this moment, Zhang Wen, a staff member from the Forestry Bureau, communicated a bit with Jiang Feng, then explained to the viewers in the live stream:

"Hello, viewers of the live stream, I am a staff member from the Forestry Bureau."

"I’d like to clarify for everyone that Master Jiang is not adopting the Tibetan foxes, but rather rescuing them."

"Adoption means he would take care of them permanently, rescuing means helping the Tibetan foxes until they reach adulthood, then releasing them into the wild."

"Adopting wild animals involves very complex approval processes, but with rescue, you can proceed with the consent of relevant departments."

"So, this time, we’re here to rescue the two little Tibetan foxes."

"Based on our estimates, it will be about three months before the little Tibetan foxes are adults and capable of surviving independently."

"If it’s winter, we can delay the release time."

"Additionally, if the Tibetan foxes do not have the ability to survive independently after growing up, private individuals cannot keep them; we will send them to a public zoo or rescue station."

Zhang Wen’s explanation was very clear.

It was only about rescuing the two little Tibetan foxes, not allowing private nurturing.

However, to Jiang Feng, the difference was essentially none.

Because the place where the Tibetan foxes live is just outside his pasture, if the Tibetan foxes come back on their own, nothing can be said.

So when the time comes, releasing the little Tibetan foxes will be fine, or letting them live on his pasture is also okay.

Viewers understood.

[So it’s a rescue!]

[Speaking of rescue, Master Jiang has such a large grassland, if he raises them, they’re his, just like the Golden Eagles!]

[I never thought anyone would raise Tibetan foxes!]

[Hahaha, the master is likely going to be popular again, being the first broadcaster online to raise wild Tibetan foxes!]

The group rode horses, galloping to the ranch.

Yang Maolin was responsible for arranging accommodations for Zhang Wen and Liu Jianjun.

Jiang Feng took the little Tibetan foxes back to his yard.

Before letting the Tibetan foxes interact with other small animals, Jiang Feng first conducted a comprehensive physical examination on the little Tibetan foxes, then added Anti-Parasite Medicine to the meat and fed the two little Tibetan foxes.

Being wild animals, foxes are very susceptible to parasitic infections, as is always the case in nature.

Parasites are entirely harmful with no benefits, timely deworming can help wild animals live a few more years.

After feeding them meat with Anti-Parasite Medicine, Jiang Feng placed some more meat in a basin for them.

Entering an unfamiliar environment, the two little Tibetan foxes were not afraid, and immediately began eating by the edge of the basin.

Small animals tend to mourn for a while after losing their mother, then seek new reliance.

At this time, they are fragile and sensitive, a little kindness can make them trust humans.

Now that Jiang Feng was feeding them, they apparently considered Jiang Feng as family.

However, trust is not so easily built.

Jiang Feng prepared a cardboard box for the two little Tibetan foxes as a temporary home.

Soon after, Zhang Wen and Liu Jianjun came over to check on the little Tibetan foxes.

Seeing the little Tibetan foxes in good spirits, the two were relieved.

Then, Jiang Feng live-streamed the situation of the Tibetan foxes and invited Zhang Wen and Liu Jianjun to dinner, chatting casually about their experiences.

Jiang Feng asked Zhang Wen:

"Foresters have quite a tough job, right? Such a large forest, and having to patrol every few days. There’re leopards, wild boars, and bears in the forest, have you encountered any dangers?"

Zhang Wen replied with a chuckle:

"Honestly, we’ve encountered quite a few dangers. The most dangerous time was being chased for hundreds of meters by a black bear; we were terrified."

"But having chosen this line of work, there’s nothing much to say about it; I don’t have grand ambitions, I just enjoy being in the forest, watching wildlife, I feel it’s quite nice."

Zhang Wen and Liu Jianjun are both fairly down-to-earth people, you can tell they’ve worked at the grassroots level for a long time.

"What made you want to become a ranger?" Jiang Feng asked with a smile.

"When I saw the opening for this position, I applied for it. I didn’t expect there was only one spot, and I was the only one taking the exam, so I got it," Zhang Wen said again.

Everyone always says the ultimate goal is civil service exams, but it all depends on the position.

Like government departments, or those with high pay, low work, and close to home, lots of people apply, even many postgraduate students from top universities.

But for wild field patrol, or island guarding positions, few people apply.

Those who do are truly passionate.

The responsibilities of a ranger are many; during patrols, aside from looking for traces of criminals, they rescue animals, eliminate fire hazards, monitor the situation of protected animal populations, etc.

Zhang Wen has treated a lot of animals.

Mostly Sika Deer and Roe Deer, and has also rescued little black bears that lost their mother.

Like this time rescuing the Little Tibetan Fox, they’ve experienced many similar situations.

Jiang Feng is quite intrigued by the ranger’s patrol process.

Zhang Wen laughed: "Actually, there’s not much to it. Most of the time, it’s just walking around the forest, each time for two days. We have other rangers, so I patrol twice a month."

"Usually it’s three to four people together, casually enjoying the scenery, resting outside for a night."

Upon hearing Zhang Wen’s story, Jiang Feng asked:

"Can people like us who are not officially employed join the patrol?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianjun replied: "Generally no, because tourists don’t have survival skills outdoors; going would be disruptive and dangerous."

"Unless someone is quite capable, or a journalist, with bureau approval to accompany."

Hearing this, Jiang Feng nodded slightly.

Liu Jianjun noticed Jiang Feng’s intent and continued:

"If Master Jiang wants to join the patrol, it shouldn’t be a problem, but livestreaming is not allowed."

Jiang Feng smiled: "Alright, I’ll give it a shot when the opportunity arises."

After finishing chatting casually with them, Jiang Feng went to look after the Little Tibetan Fox.

It’s still a time to spend more time with them.

In Jiang Feng’s yard, cats, dogs, and foxes were all playing around.

Jiang Feng carried a cardboard box and brought in two Little Tibetan Foxes.

The Little Tibetan Fox poked its head out and nervously observed the little animals in the yard.

At this time, they’re afraid of everything they see.

The other little creatures curiously gathered around.

Xiaojin Hua stood beside the cardboard box, looking down from above.

The Little Tibetan Fox curled up in a corner, huddled into a ball, not daring to look outside much.

Only when the other two small Red Foxes appeared did the Tibetan Fox feel a bit more at ease.

Jiang Feng made Xiaojin Hua, Xiao Yue, and Coal Ball move away.

Xiao Yue is a wolf, Coal Ball is a Mongolian Mastiff, both are natural enemies to the Tibetan Fox, which is definitely feared.

But the Red Fox is much better, the Tibetan Fox is not as resistant to them.

Jiang Feng placed the two Little Foxes in the box.

Now, there were four foxes in the box.

This scene was particularly interesting.

Originally, the Tibetan Fox is like a walking meme, looking quite silly, and together with the Red Fox, the contrast is even more obvious.

Viewers of the livestream couldn’t help but smile when they saw this fresh scene.

The picture was interesting no matter how you looked at it.

[Hahaha, these little foxes are so cute!]

[Little Fox: Are you poisoned? Growing up like this!]

[Do you think, in the eyes of the Tibetan Fox, ordinary foxes are ugly too?]

[My imagined scene has finally appeared, I just wanted to see the foxes and Little Tibetan Fox playing together!]

There are many small animals in the yard.

However, the Little Tibetan Fox is very afraid of dogs.

Therefore, Jiang Feng plans to set up a separate living area for the Little Tibetan Fox.

Then just let the Little Fox play with them.

The four little foxes were playing around in the cardboard box.

The Tibetan Fox almost had no resistance to the Red Foxes, they were all cubs, and they quickly started playing together.

The Little Tibetan Fox was still a bit weak, so when playing, it was weaker and could only open its mouth in a gesture of biting, but without strength.

The brother was playing very enthusiastically with the Red Foxes, pouncing at each other.

The dogs watched the Little Tibetan Fox in the cardboard box from the side, still wanting to get close.

But Jiang Feng gestured for them not to come over and let them play on their own.

The yard was full of adorable pets, looking extremely stress-relieving.

Then, Jiang Feng found a wooden pet box and placed it in a shady spot as a temporary residence for the Little Tibetan Fox.

And set it up inside.

The Little Tibetan Fox was temporarily settled.

His ranch welcomed new wild animals as guests.

Being able to rescue such little creatures, Jiang Feng felt quite happy inside.