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China to send giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta under new 10-year conservation deal
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (259+ words) China will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta in the United States under a new 10-year conservation agreement, the China Wildlife Conservation Association announced Friday, renewing a partnership that produced seven cubs over a quarter-century. A male named Ping…...
Dividends from conservation make people willing partners
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (394+ words) As we mark the world's 57th Earth Day on Wednesday, this year's theme, "Our Power, Our Planet", carries a clear message: environmental progress is built through everyday action " from innovators advancing solutions to communities protecting ecosystems. While the message resonates far…...
Hebei kicks off bird protection drive with 13 rehabilitated raptors
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (130+ words) China Daily Hebei kicks off bird protection drive with 13 rehabilitated raptors A wildlife protection campaign aimed at safeguarding migratory birds kicked off on Monday in the coastal city of Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei province. Thirteen rehabilitated wild birds, including eagle…...
Conservation as source of income
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (227+ words) Transforming agricultural heritage into a driver of sustainable rural development and social well-being benefits local communities and visitors China is entering a new era of rural development where culture, technology and tourism are intertwined to create vibrant, sustainable countryside communities....
Shanghai's raccoon dogs find urban coexistence 'sweet spot"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. Human-wildlife conflict in Shanghai has dropped significantly as…...
Festival adds 10 new Napo bird sightings
2+ week, 6+ day ago (251+ words) China Daily Festival adds 10 new Napo bird sightings In the verdant landscapes of Napo, a county nestled in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and bordering Yunnan province, a remarkable event unfolded from March 27 to 29 " the county's first bird-watching festival. The…...
'Citizen scientists' map China's avian landscape
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (302+ words) China Daily 'Citizen scientists' map China's avian landscape Predawn observations take stock of nation's urban bird populations At the meeting, Que explained that the impetus for the survey stemmed from a straightforward yet challenging question frequently posed to Chinese ornithologists:…...
BMW Brilliance expands wetland conservation efforts in Northeast China
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (348+ words) Sino-German joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive has launched two new initiatives to support wetland conservation in Liaoning province, extending its environmental footprint in Northeast China. The latest moves, unveiled last week, include a donation to Liaozhong Puhe National Wetland Park…...
Ministry to launch new crackdowns on wildlife crimes
3+ week, 1+ day ago (585+ words) The Ministry of Public Security announced plans to launch a new round of targeted crackdowns on crimes involving birds and other wildlife, focusing on illegal hunting with guns and drones, bird poisoning, and the online sale of nationally protected wildlife…...
Scientists identify Central China as new global biodiversity hotspot
3+ week, 2+ day ago (256+ words) BEIJING -- A team of researchers has proposed that a large area in Central China be recognized as a new global biodiversity hotspot. This designation would serve to highlight its extraordinary plant life and urgent conservation needs. The study, led by…...