RuralregionallifeIn the eighties of the last century was still very simple, but the scarcity of materialsRuralChildren can find many interesting toys in nature. One of them is called ".Sand cattle"ofSmall animalsbecame a playmate for naughty children. This seems small".Sand cattleHe has a special ability to make children laugh.
Sand cattle"It belongs to the Eletechidae family of the Pulsoptera orderAnimals, also known as the "Antlion". It is only 20 mm long and has a yellowish-black body. The most striking thing is the pair of organs in front of its head that resemble buffalo horns, hence the name".Sand cattle”。It likeslifeIt is especially preferred in sandy soils with dry soillifeUnder hidden wall roots or stones. Although".Sand cattle"They are cute and tiny, but they are very fond of eating ants and other small onesInsects, and is good at creating traps to catch prey.
Sand cattle"The trap is created in a very clever way. They will drill a large hole with their heads, and then build a wide at the top and narrow at the bottom around the big hole."Funnelsshape "trap." This extremely wide opening will allow passers-by to be smallInsectsFall into the trap and follow alongFunnelsShape the trap to slide to the bottom. At this point, ".Sand cattle"Will open its mouth wide and wait for the arrival of its prey. Once the prey has dropped to the bottom, they will clamp down on the prey and eat it at lightning speed.
Although".Sand cattle"The prey captured is usually smallInsects, but the ingenuity with which they create traps is breathtaking. This little one".Sand cattle"It's a miracle of nature to be able to use your wits and skills to catch food. WhenRuralChildren will be this magicalSmall animalsWhen used as a toy, they do not realize that this seemingly harmless "Sand cattle"Actually, it's a kind of high-IQ tiger hunting.
of the eighties of the last centuryRural, the children willSand cattleAs a fun toy, accompany them through carefree time. However, with the change of years and the development of urbanization,RuralThe land is gradually decreasing, wildSand cattleThe number has also been significantly reduced. At the same time, people are interested inSand cattleThe demand is getting bigger and bigger, as they find itSand cattleIt has many unique benefits.
Sand cattleThe market has even reached a sky-high price of 5,000 yuan per catty. This is mainly due to the fact that the market is in short supply. Because of the reduction of habitat in the wild and the difficulty of artificial breeding, wildSand cattleThe number gradually decreases, and the pairSand cattleThe demand is increasing. This leads to:Sand cattleThe market has risen from a playmate in the childhood memories of the post-80s generation to a commodity.
In addition to asWildlife**Catch and sell beyondSand cattleIt is also highly valuable in the processing process. By way of primary and deep processing,Sand cattleIt is processed into a variety of products. As can be seen from various ancient books,Sand cattleIt has an important position in Chinese medicine and is believed to have many effects. Modern scientific research has also found thatSand cattleThe body may contain nutrients that are beneficial to the human body.
Under the influence of the laws of the market,Sand cattle's worth has soared. Despite the fact that people are interested inSand cattleAttention is more focused on its value, but with the simplicity of the eighties of the last centurySand cattleIn contrast, its identity has changed. It used to beRuralInterestingBugs, and now it has become a **commodity.
With the market pairSand cattleThe demand is growing, wildSand cattleThe number is constantly decreasing. In order to protect this endangered species, many conservation organizations and departments have taken measures. On the one hand, measures to strengthen conservation and restrict the hunting and sale of wild animals have been adoptedSand cattleto strengthen habitat protection and monitoring. On the other hand, we should actively promote artificial breeding and strengthen the standardization and supervision of the breeding process.
Artificially farmedSand cattleNot only can it meet the needs of the market, but it can also protect the wildSand cattle。Through scientific and technological means and artificial control of environmental conditions,Sand cattleFarming has now become a viable way. However, due toSand cattleThe growth cycle is long, the reproductive ability is low, and the cost of artificial breeding is high. Therefore, further research and technical support are needed to improveSand cattleand reduce the cost of breeding.
Future, protectionSand cattleIt requires the joint efforts of all parties. **Protection organizations and people should be strengthenedSand cattleConservation of awareness and education to raise awareness ofWildlifeAwareness of protection. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the pairSand cattlescientific research to gain an in-depth understanding of its ecological characteristics and breeding techniques for conservation and utilizationSand cattleMake better decisions.
ProtectionSand cattleNot just to protect oneAnimalsIt is also the need to protect biodiversity and the harmonious development of man and nature. By protectingSand cattleWith this unique species, we can convey the idea of harmony between man and nature, so that the next generation can inherit and carry on this precious valueValues