AMONG all 27 species of sturgeon in the world,Chinese sturgeon has the lowest latitude distribution,it mainly inhabits the Yangtze River and the continental shelves of the South and East China Seas.Some are also found...AMONG all 27 species of sturgeon in the world,Chinese sturgeon has the lowest latitude distribution,it mainly inhabits the Yangtze River and the continental shelves of the South and East China Seas.Some are also found in the Ganjiang,Xiangjiang,Minjiang,Qiantang,and the Pearl rivers in China.In 1836,British zoologist John Edward展开更多
THE Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang) is widespread in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is placed in the LC (least concern) category in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Specie...THE Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang) is widespread in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is placed in the LC (least concern) category in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species and listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention). In 1988,展开更多
I was born to a family of farmers in Suntai Village,Liancheng County in Longyan City, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Following 40 years of development, the fear of hunger and cold is a distant memory for my paren...I was born to a family of farmers in Suntai Village,Liancheng County in Longyan City, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Following 40 years of development, the fear of hunger and cold is a distant memory for my parents; my siblings and I have office jobs in cities owing to our higher education, and all our children are studying hard at school for their future.Our lives are vastly different from those of our predecessors. A realization struck me while visiting展开更多
ENDEMIC to the Tibetan Plateau in China,the white-lipped deer is under first-class state protection,and was included in the Red List of Endangered Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2013....ENDEMIC to the Tibetan Plateau in China,the white-lipped deer is under first-class state protection,and was included in the Red List of Endangered Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2013.Roaming across the pla-teau that stretches over Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan,and Yunnan provinces as展开更多
IN the mountain streams and rivers in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,the Yellow River,and the Pearl River in China,there lives a kind of unique amphibian-the Chinese giant salamander(Andrias davidia...IN the mountain streams and rivers in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,the Yellow River,and the Pearl River in China,there lives a kind of unique amphibian-the Chinese giant salamander(Andrias davidianus).With short and flat webbed limbs,this amphibian has short forearms resembling those of a child,and similarly enough,sounds like a wailing infant.Biologists believe that the giant salamander originated around 350展开更多
Panda fossils can be dated back up to eight million years.During the Western Jin Dynasty(265-316),its image was painted on the banner of armistice and regarded as a symbol of peace.Western people first knew of panda i...Panda fossils can be dated back up to eight million years.During the Western Jin Dynasty(265-316),its image was painted on the banner of armistice and regarded as a symbol of peace.Western people first knew of panda in the 19th century,when they were brought to展开更多
THE year 1992 is of greatsignificance to my familyand me as it was then thatmy sister and I entered theonly key middle school in ourcounty.The chance of a bright futurehelped us to endure great hardshipand pressure.
THE South China Tiger was discovered by the American naturalist Harry Caldwell in the early19th century in Xiamen,Fujian Province,and was named the"Xiamen Tiger."In 1905,the German animal taxonomist Max Hilz...THE South China Tiger was discovered by the American naturalist Harry Caldwell in the early19th century in Xiamen,Fujian Province,and was named the"Xiamen Tiger."In 1905,the German animal taxonomist Max Hilzheimer展开更多
Around 1900,when the troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing,Milu deer,native to China,were carried off by the invaders,making the animal extinct in its home country.Luckily,those once taken to Europe were...Around 1900,when the troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing,Milu deer,native to China,were carried off by the invaders,making the animal extinct in its home country.Luckily,those once taken to Europe were well protected,with some of them finally returning to China.Under the joint efforts of both Chinese and foreign workers in the field of animal protection,the captive population of Milu has increased substantially and as such,the Milu deer is no longer listed as an endangered species.展开更多
THE crested ibis,known as red ibis in ancient times,is a rare bird exclusive to East Asia,enjoying China’s highest level of protection.It is very popular among people and praised as the"Gem of the orient"fo...THE crested ibis,known as red ibis in ancient times,is a rare bird exclusive to East Asia,enjoying China’s highest level of protection.It is very popular among people and praised as the"Gem of the orient"for its crimson plumes and elegant posture.In the eyes of Chinese people,it is a"lucky bird"and a symbol of auspicious-展开更多
文摘AMONG all 27 species of sturgeon in the world,Chinese sturgeon has the lowest latitude distribution,it mainly inhabits the Yangtze River and the continental shelves of the South and East China Seas.Some are also found in the Ganjiang,Xiangjiang,Minjiang,Qiantang,and the Pearl rivers in China.In 1836,British zoologist John Edward
文摘THE Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang) is widespread in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is placed in the LC (least concern) category in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species and listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention). In 1988,
文摘I was born to a family of farmers in Suntai Village,Liancheng County in Longyan City, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Following 40 years of development, the fear of hunger and cold is a distant memory for my parents; my siblings and I have office jobs in cities owing to our higher education, and all our children are studying hard at school for their future.Our lives are vastly different from those of our predecessors. A realization struck me while visiting
文摘ENDEMIC to the Tibetan Plateau in China,the white-lipped deer is under first-class state protection,and was included in the Red List of Endangered Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2013.Roaming across the pla-teau that stretches over Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan,and Yunnan provinces as
文摘IN the mountain streams and rivers in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,the Yellow River,and the Pearl River in China,there lives a kind of unique amphibian-the Chinese giant salamander(Andrias davidianus).With short and flat webbed limbs,this amphibian has short forearms resembling those of a child,and similarly enough,sounds like a wailing infant.Biologists believe that the giant salamander originated around 350
文摘Panda fossils can be dated back up to eight million years.During the Western Jin Dynasty(265-316),its image was painted on the banner of armistice and regarded as a symbol of peace.Western people first knew of panda in the 19th century,when they were brought to
文摘THE year 1992 is of greatsignificance to my familyand me as it was then thatmy sister and I entered theonly key middle school in ourcounty.The chance of a bright futurehelped us to endure great hardshipand pressure.
文摘THE South China Tiger was discovered by the American naturalist Harry Caldwell in the early19th century in Xiamen,Fujian Province,and was named the"Xiamen Tiger."In 1905,the German animal taxonomist Max Hilzheimer
文摘Around 1900,when the troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing,Milu deer,native to China,were carried off by the invaders,making the animal extinct in its home country.Luckily,those once taken to Europe were well protected,with some of them finally returning to China.Under the joint efforts of both Chinese and foreign workers in the field of animal protection,the captive population of Milu has increased substantially and as such,the Milu deer is no longer listed as an endangered species.
文摘THE crested ibis,known as red ibis in ancient times,is a rare bird exclusive to East Asia,enjoying China’s highest level of protection.It is very popular among people and praised as the"Gem of the orient"for its crimson plumes and elegant posture.In the eyes of Chinese people,it is a"lucky bird"and a symbol of auspicious-
