Yang Mao Cuo

Yang Mao Cuo is the leader of a predominantly female conservation team known as the 'Daughter Army' in the Qilian Mountain National Park, located in Qinghai, China. Her team is responsible for a vast area of approximately 15,900 hectares, where they engage in various conservation activities including wildlife monitoring, fire prevention, and litter collection. Yang and her team face significant challenges while patrolling the rugged terrain, often encountering dangerous wildlife and difficult communication conditions. The team mainly consists of women, as many local men are away for work, making their role crucial in both ecological protection and community involvement.