Free Web NovelChapter 332: Chapter 329: Finding a Match for the Black Bear!
The people from the Forestry and Grassland Bureau specially made a trip to check on the black bear’s situation.
They needed to conduct a special evaluation to confirm that the black bear was in good condition before leaving.
The evaluator from the Forestry and Grassland Bureau said:
"Jiang Feng, the black bear’s health is fine, but wild animals still need to be in the wild, after all, they need to survive and reproduce."
"If it lives on the ranch, survival is not a problem, but being all alone is still not very appropriate."
"After all, besides survival needs, it also has social and reproductive needs."
Hearing the evaluator’s words, Jiang Feng nodded, feeling that what the other party said made a lot of sense.
"That’s simple, I can just buy a few more black bears."
"When the time comes, I’ll go to the Forestry and Grassland Bureau to handle the black bear rearing permit, now there are breeding farms for black bears."
"Of course, I’m not doing black bear breeding, but handling black bear nurturing, like in a zoo."
"Protecting a few black bears is not too difficult for me."
Jiang Feng responded.
"That’s not a problem."
"Actually, we are just worried that the black bear being confined here might experience stress and want to go back to the wild."
"But this black bear’s situation is quite special."
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Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng chuckled.
If the black bear could understand the evaluator’s words, it would probably have come over to debate him by now.
You want to go to the wild, your whole family wants to go to the wild.
Finally found a stable position, and you say no just like that?
Jiang Feng knew this black bear’s personality, it was the type that couldn’t survive without help.
This black bear had just recently become an adult, probably driven away by its mother bear.
After finishing communication with the Forestry and Grassland Bureau people, Jiang Feng called the Xilinhot Zoo.
The zoo nowadays was already quite desolate.
Jiang Feng once had the idea of acquiring a zoo but gave up in the end.
Because there were too many troublesome matters.
He was a person who disliked trouble very much.
Li Dashan told Jiang Feng that the zoo was making losses and would likely close within two years unexpectedly.
All the animals would either be released or sold to other zoos.
Jiang Feng inquired about the black bears over there from Li Dashan.
"We have seven black bears here, all looking for buyers."
"Bears are quite sellable, many zoos are interested."
Li Dashan replied over the phone.
"Do you have any young adult female bears?"
Jiang Feng asked directly.
Hearing Jiang Feng’s words, Li Dashan was slightly taken aback.
Young adult female bears?
Why does that sound so peculiar?
A bit improper.
"Yes, yes, I have all kinds of female bears."
Li Dashan immediately replied.
Answering like this made it feel even more improper.
"A newly adult female bear, happens to have one, just over a year old."
"She’s independent now as well."
Li Dashan responded.
"I want to take the black bear from my ranch for a visit, let them meet alone, if they get along, I’ll buy it."
Jiang Feng said again.
"Sure, no problem here, the black bears are meant to be sold anyway." freёwebnoѵel.com
"Truly not well managed."
The two agreed on it.
The next day, when there were fewer people on the ranch, Jiang Feng took the black bear to the zoo.
This matter was quite interesting, so Jiang Feng chose to livestream it.
"Today, I’m taking the black bear on a blind date, since we’ve decided to keep this black bear, might as well find it a companion."
"Bears have a family life."
"If things work out, the two bears can look after each other."
After arriving at the zoo, Jiang Feng told the viewers in the livestream room.
Today the zoo wasn’t open for business, making it appear a bit deserted.
Coming over once again, it still looked quite desolate here.
Jiang Feng directly brought the black bear along, which didn’t surprise the zoo staff.
As the black bear keeper would walk into the bear enclosure daily and be with the black bear, it wasn’t a big deal.
The zoo staff were very familiar with the animals’ personalities.
Jiang Feng led the black bear to a separate enclosure, the room wasn’t big, with a smaller black bear inside.
Jiang Feng brought Xiong Jixiang inside, once he entered, he noticed another black bear and shrank into a corner, not daring to move.
His eyes carried a hint of fear.
Jiang Feng and Li Dashan watched from outside, along with some zoo staff.
The viewers in the livestream room were also watching.
Xiong Jixiang didn’t expect that tens of thousands of people would be watching his blind date live.
"Is this a wild black bear? It doesn’t seem like it, doesn’t look wild."
"Looks more like it’s been raised."
Li Dashan exclaimed.
"I saw it last winter behind my pasture, in the dead of winter, instead of hibernating, it ran out looking for food, so I rescued it."
"It should be a wild one." Jiang Feng recounted the bear’s story.
Li Dashan found it curious.
Wild black bears are either rather temperamental or quite timid around humans.
After all, the wilderness poses high risks, leaving animals frightened and wary.
But Xiong Jixiang is different.
He’s clumsy, cowardly, yet friendly towards humans.
Xiong Jixiang cowers in the corner, while the young female bear is quite bold, even approaching Xiong Jixiang.
She comes within a meter’s distance, on all fours, poking her head to look at Xiong Jixiang.
Xiong Jixiang, unsure whether due to fear or shyness, turns his back to the young female bear, persistently squeezing into the corner.
Occasionally, he glances back at the young female bear, his eyes full of trepidation.
Jiang Feng slapped his forehead, expressing his exasperation: "Too timid."
Netizens, however, found it amusing.
[How could the black bear raised by the ranch owner be this cowardly!]
[Hahaha, I think it’s adorable!]
[This is like a matchmaking event; the black bear ought to show some sincerity!]
[He doesn’t even dare to look back!]
Jiang Feng just stood outside, watching.
The young female bear was curious, but didn’t get too close.
Once Xiong Jixiang realized she meant no harm, he gradually became less fearful, though still facing the corner, at least he turned his upper body to look at the young female bear.
"Alright, I’ll purchase this one."
Seeing that the two bears could get along, Jiang Feng said directly.
"Okay, that’s very straightforward of you."
"The Bear Garden will be closed in a couple of days, we’re selling off the animals."
"Four zoos have made purchases; each took one or two bears."
"They all wanted this one, but since you called, I’ll reserve it for you. If you don’t want it, that’s fine too; we can talk about it."
Li Dashan immediately replied.
On hearing this, Jiang Feng considered other possibilities.
"Can I find out if any other enclosures are planning to close soon?"
"Weren’t they saying they could last another two years before going bankrupt?"
Jiang Feng inquired.
Li Dashan thought for a moment before replying:
"For now, the zoo is still manageable with some government subsidies and donations from patrons."
The Bear Garden is closing, but no other areas should close in the next two or three months."
"Next step might be selling the leopards."
"Leopards can fetch quite a high price, about two hundred thousand."
Hearing this, Jiang Feng’s eyes lit up a bit.
"Leopards? The two leopards?"
"Leopards are Grade I protected animals, and only two hundred thousand?"
Li Dashan waved his hand, "Wildlife transactions are between zoos, there’s no private ownership, so this price is quite high."
"Most zoos are now breeding their own, or selling cubs."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng nodded and made a mental note.
"Two months is enough time to remodel a larger enclosure."
"Not only for the leopards but also for tigers."
"After all, lions, tigers, and leopards often live together in zoos."
Jiang Feng thought to himself.
Jiang Feng looked toward the enclosure again.
Xiong Jixiang finally turned around, slightly more courageous.
Once confirmable of getting along, there would be no problem.
Arranging their marriage, then returning to the ranch would be fine.
Then, Jiang Feng and Li Dashan signed the documents.
Jiang Feng had obtained permits for keeping black bears from the Forest and Grass Bureau, allowing lawful transactions.
Everything was conducted through legal channels.
Then, the young female bear was brought to Qingfeng Ranch by Jiang Feng.
The other black bears were sold to various zoos.
The Bear House at Xilinhot Zoo was thus closed.
Raising wild animals is costly; if ticket sales are insufficient, zoos tend to take a loss, thus leading to cost reductions.
Once at Qingfeng Ranch, the young female bear’s spirits were surprisingly high.
Raised in the zoo from a young age, she’s accustomed to people.
Moreover, Qingfeng Ranch receives fewer visitors, making it quieter than the zoo.
The two officially settled at Qingfeng Ranch.
Then Jiang Feng called for Zhang Kaitian.
A vast prairie lay outside Qingfeng Ranch, with rolling terrain.
Observing a concave open space, Jiang Feng began planning.
"Have this developed into a large enclosure, using special glass walls for interior and exterior for UV protection."
"Plant trees inside, build tree frames, and construct several houses."
Jiang Feng instructed Zhang Kaitian.
Hearing this, Zhang Kaitian was somewhat surprised.
"Chief, why such a large enclosure? Planning to keep tigers?"
At this, Jiang Feng shook his head, "Not for tigers."
Hearing this, Zhang Kaitian slightly relaxed.
Then, Jiang Feng calmly said, "It’s for leopards."
Zhang Kaitian was stunned for a moment.
Then, Jiang Feng added, "And later for tigers, too."
Zhang Kaitian: ....
