Story of China woman and adopted wolf son gains renewed fame, garners 2.8 billion views online

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zoey ZhangFebruary 5, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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Chinese wildlife artist Li Weiyi's story of adopting a wolf cub named "Green" has gained renewed popularity online, attracting 2.8 billion views on social media. The story, which began in April 2010 in the Zoige Prairie of Sichuan province, details how Li rescued the five-day-old orphaned wolf cub after its parents were killed. A 2017 documentary, "Return to the Wolves," chronicles Li's life with Green. The documentary recently resurfaced due to a commentary video by film influencer @bizhanfenghua, sparking widespread interest in Li's unusual relationship with the wolf. The story highlights the bond between humans and animals and the challenges of raising a wild creature.

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