The Yangtze sturgeon, once on the brink of extinction, is receiving renewed hope as China initiates measures to restore its habitat. Following the loss of the baiji and the Chinese paddlefish due to environmental degradation from dams and overfishing, the Chinese government is now demolishing dams along the Chishui River, a major tributary of the Yangtze. This action is viewed as a critical step in the sturgeon's conservation efforts, potentially marking a significant turning point for the species. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and ecological balance in the Yangtze River basin, which has faced severe ecological challenges in recent years.