Ancient Chinese Poems about Wildlife Protection
Excerpts from Witnessing Another Fishing Scene DuFu The war among human beings hasn’t ceased! Where have the phoenix and the qilin fled? Wicked, we indulge ourselves in disastrous fishing, Obvious of ancient sages’ lament for wildlife killing. This poem was written in 762 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when the poet Du Fu (712-770) traveled […]
Giant Pandas: Born Survivors
Over the past few years, many people have questioned the survival of giant pandas, thinking they have reached their evolutionary end-of-the-line or feeling that other species are cheated in the name of giant pandas because great amounts of conservation funding and scientific investment go toward this charismatic species. In partnership with Penguin Books, we hope […]
Baishuijiang Nature Reserve
Baishuijiang Nature Reserve is a forest and wildlife nature reserve, located on the nortliem slopes of the Min Moutains in southernmost Gansu Province. The southern edge of the reserve connects it to neighboring Tangjia River Nature Reserve. To its north, it connects with the Copper River Basin in the western part of the Qinling Mountains. […]
Impression of the Taipei Zoo
In May 2012, we were honored to be invited to participate in a training program held at the Taipei Zoo, which impressed us immensely. The Taipei Zoo is located on the Muzha Subway Lines last stop. When getting off the subway a 40m high giraffe smiles down on you. Originally, this giraffe was the chimney […]
Weaverbirds: Master Nest Builders
I revealed in the tranquil and beautiful world of South Africa from my first step off the plane in Johannesburg. Out in the wild the scenery was poetic；the rays of the setting sun colored the reddish-brown rocks looming high over the horizon, lions crouched on the rocks, warily gazing forward, and Zebras and gnus quietly […]
Panda Quest – Be the next Chengdu Pambassador
On September 10, 2012, the Chengdu Pambassador(Panda ambassador) 2012 campaign was launched in Shanghai by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, WildAid and the Yao Foundation. Dr. Zhang Zhihe, Director of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Peter Knights, founder of WildAid, Yao Ming, founder of the Yao Foundation, and delegates from […]
2012’s Giant Panda Mothers and Cubs
Every year from July to September, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is busy welcoming their newest members. This year, eight cubs have joined the Chengdu giant panda family. They are all healthy and thriving in the care of their mothers. Li Li Age: 20 years old Birth Date: September 3, 1992 She […]
Journey to Photograph the Paradise Flycatcher
Early one morning some birdwatchers ailed me to help them photograph le elusive paradise flycatcher. We gathered our camera equipment, and headed north for Yang County along National Highway No.108. Along the way, we passed through Longting, an ancient town famous for the tomb of Cai Lun, the inventor of papermaking. Eventually, we drove into […]
Sanya’s Jianfengling National Forest Park
Jianfengling National Forest Park, located on I the south of Hainan Island, covers a total ^ area of 447km2 and is the largest rainforest in China. From November to March, the Park receives little rainfall and its rivers and ponds dry up, waiting for the rain to come again. The rainy season arrives in Jianfengling […]
Giant Panda and the Earthquake
Giant Panda Habitat Four Years After the Earthquake On May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake devastated an area of 470km long and 100km wide. Death was everywhere. Wolong in Wenchuan County, Longxi Hongkou in Dujiangyan City, Baishui River in Pengzhou City, and Anzi River in Chongzhou City are located in the southern section of the […]