China’s Giant Panda National Park: A Sanctuary for Biodiversity
China’s Giant Panda National Park spans three provinces and houses over 72% of wild pandas. Established in 2017, it became a national park in 2021, marking a milestone in conservation.
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China’s Giant Panda National Park spans three provinces and houses over 72% of wild pandas. Established in 2017, it became a national park in 2021, marking a milestone in conservation.
Biodiversity in the Sanjiangyuan area of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau has improved since the establishment of a national park there in 2021.
Scientists have discovered nine distinct species of the Chinese giant salamander, all critically endangered, prompting urgent calls for conservation to save the world’s largest amphibian from extinction.
Conservation authorities in southwest China’s Yunnan Province are using new technologies to monitor and protect the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, leading to a steady increase in their population.
Chinese researchers have discovered a new fish species, Opsariichthys rubriventris, in south China’s Guangdong Province, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Pearl River basin and the need for conservation.
Kenya Wildlife Service unveils its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on a science-led, data-driven approach to enhance wildlife conservation, reduce biodiversity loss, and engage local communities.
China is unveiling an ambitious plan to conserve its vast wilderness, covering 42% of the nation, through the creation of national parks. We explore how these parks function in this expansive landscape.
China’s Shahu Lake in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has transformed from a murky marsh into a thriving wetland, becoming a haven for migratory birds and boosting biodiversity.
As the naked carp returns to Qinghai Lake in record numbers, China’s nature reserve network demonstrates its invaluable role in conserving biodiversity and fostering harmonious coexistence with nature.
CGTN reporters journey to the Yangtze River Rare Fish Breeding Base, uncovering conservation efforts to protect rare species like the endangered Chinese sturgeon and highlighting ecological successes.
After 25 years, Zoo Atlanta’s four giant pandas are returning to China in mid-October as their conservation agreement concludes, marking the end of a significant era for the zoo and wildlife conservation.
The Chinese crested tern, known as the “bird of legend,” has made a remarkable comeback in East China, with numbers rising from fewer than 20 to nearly 150 thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Four young guardians, including two women, protect rare wildlife in China’s Qilian Mountain National Park. Facing harsh environments and exhausting routines, they care for endangered species like snow leopards.
Once nearly extinct, the crested ibis population in China has soared thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, with numbers in Shaanxi Province climbing from just 10 to over 7,700.
Li Yong left his city job in 2018 to return to his hometown and become a guardian of the Great Wall, dedicating his life to preserving this great legacy of humanity.
The endangered meiren pine trees in Jilin’s Changbai Mountains are thriving under protection, with numbers rising from 78,000 to over 86,000, including ancient pines nearly 400 years old.
The Yangtze finless porpoise population in Nanjing’s nature reserve has risen to 65, up from 62 last year. Increased sightings of mother and baby porpoises signal a positive trend for this endangered species.
Dedicated conservation efforts have helped the Tibetan antelopes, the “elves” of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, rebound from poaching threats, culminating in Qinghai Hoh Xil’s UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2017.
Tang Yulin, a third-generation forest ranger at Sichuan’s Baihe Nature Reserve, dedicates his life to protecting golden monkeys. Discover his challenging yet rewarding journey.
Meet the dedicated rangers of Sanjiangyuan National Park in Qinghai Province, who protect the vital source of Asia’s three great rivers and exemplify harmonious coexistence with nature.