In November 26 and 27,more than 30 winners of the Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest traveled to Qingtian County,Lishui City,which is located in the mountainous region of southern Zhejiang Province.During the tri...In November 26 and 27,more than 30 winners of the Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest traveled to Qingtian County,Lishui City,which is located in the mountainous region of southern Zhejiang Province.During the trip,young students from more than 20 countries experienced the cultural charm of Qingtian,acquired a better understanding of the ecological system of rice-fish symbiosis,and gained greater appreciation for the economic and trade development prospects of the county,a well-known ancestral home of overseas Chinese.展开更多
In November 25,the awards ceremony for the 2023 Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest took place at the Zhejiang University of Media and Communications(ZUMC)in Hangzhou,capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.Att...In November 25,the awards ceremony for the 2023 Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest took place at the Zhejiang University of Media and Communications(ZUMC)in Hangzhou,capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.Attending the ceremony were Gao Anming,vice president and editor-in-chief of China International Communications Group(CICG),Luo Lili,a leading member of the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and deputy director of the Zhejiang Provincial Government Information Office,Zhao Jun,editor-in-chief of the CICG Center for the Asia-Pacific(CICG Asia-Pacific),Xu Rong,editor-in-chief of the Foreign Languages Press(FLP),and Yang Liping,secretary of the Party Committee of the ZUMC.Also attending were representatives of the award-winning foreign students,their teachers,and the media.展开更多
"This is my first visit to an ancient Chinese town,"marveled Eva Akimova,a Russian student from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,upon reaching Puyuan Town in Tongxiang,east China’s Zhejiang Province...."This is my first visit to an ancient Chinese town,"marveled Eva Akimova,a Russian student from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,upon reaching Puyuan Town in Tongxiang,east China’s Zhejiang Province.“I had only seen these ancient villages,small bridges,murmuring brooks,and exquisite pavilions on TV before.It’s so beautiful!”展开更多
During this year’s Spring Festival,my family and I visited Chengdu,a trip that left a lasting impression on me,especially our visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.It was an experience that words...During this year’s Spring Festival,my family and I visited Chengdu,a trip that left a lasting impression on me,especially our visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.It was an experience that words can hardly capture.展开更多
A critical function of animal movement is to maximize access to essential resources in temporally fluctuating and spatially heterogeneous environments.Seasonally mediated resource fluctuations may influence animal mov...A critical function of animal movement is to maximize access to essential resources in temporally fluctuating and spatially heterogeneous environments.Seasonally mediated resource fluctuations may influence animal movements,enabling them to track changing resource distributions,resulting in annual migration patterns.The conservation-dependent giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca) displays seasonal movement patterns;however,the key factor driving these seasonal migration patterns remains poorly understood.Here,we used GPS tracking collars to monitor the movements of six giant pandas over a 12-year period across different elevations,and performed statistical analysis of seasonal migration directions,routes,habitat revisitation,home range overlap,first arrival events,and stability.Our results revealed a compelling pattern of seasonal migrations that facilitated the ability of the pandas to forage at the appropriate time and place to maximize nutritional intake.Our results indicated that pandas utilize spatial memory to locate reliable food resources,as evidenced by their annual return to the same or similar winter and summer home ranges and the consistently maintained percentage of home range overlap.These novel insights into giant panda foraging and movement ecology not only enhance our understanding of its ability to adapt to nutritionally poor dietary resources but also provide important information for the development of resource utilization-based protection and management strategies.展开更多
Animals that live in seasonal environments adjust their reproduction cycle to optimize seasonal forage quality.Giant pandas(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)are seasonal altitudinal migrants that feed on bamboo shoots and leave...Animals that live in seasonal environments adjust their reproduction cycle to optimize seasonal forage quality.Giant pandas(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)are seasonal altitudinal migrants that feed on bamboo shoots and leaves with different nutritional quality.However,the importance of bamboo shoots to giant pandas,especially small and isolated populations,is not fully appreciated.Here,we explored whether mating time of giant pandas is shaped by bamboo shoot phenology.We also assessed the intensity of ongoing bamboo shoot harvesting by local communities in 42 giant panda reserves based on questionnaire surveys.Varying intensity and protection levels of bamboo shoot harvesting were found.From these data,we developed a priority ranking scheme of protection areas for this key food resource.Our study showed that pandas time their mating behavior to coincide with bamboo shoot phenology due to the high nutritional demands associated with mating and pregnancy.We also found that bamboo shoots were not well protected in many places.Liangshan,Daxiangling,and Xiaoxiangling,containing the most isolated panda populations,were identified as the areas with the most urgent need of protection.Furthermore,equal attention should be paid to the Qiong L-B population,as this region holds considerable potential to serve as a corridor between the Minshan and Qionglai populations.To address the challenges posed by bamboo shoot harvesting,we recommend establishing more practical bamboo shoot management policies,increasing public awareness of bamboo shoot protection,and providing alternative sources of income for local communities.展开更多
DENGCHIGOU Catholic Church is located in the mountains of western Sichuan Province.The all-wooden structure in Baoxing County,Ya’an City,witnessed the first scientific discovery of the giant panda by French priest Ar...DENGCHIGOU Catholic Church is located in the mountains of western Sichuan Province.The all-wooden structure in Baoxing County,Ya’an City,witnessed the first scientific discovery of the giant panda by French priest Armand David in 1869.Today,it still plays a significant role in the history of the beloved bear,as a birthplace of the giant panda-related culture.展开更多
On May 7,the"Tea for Harmony:Yaji Cultural Salon"and"Sichuan,Home to Pandas and Tea"organized by Ministry of Cultural and Tourism of the People's Republic of China,co-organized by China Cultura...On May 7,the"Tea for Harmony:Yaji Cultural Salon"and"Sichuan,Home to Pandas and Tea"organized by Ministry of Cultural and Tourism of the People's Republic of China,co-organized by China Cultural Center in Stockholm,Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,Ya'an Municipal People's Goverment,was successfully held at China Cultural Center in Stockholm.展开更多
The opening ceremony of the 5,000-ton high-performance rare earth permanent magnet materials project of Earth-Panda(Baotou)was held on November 8th,2023.The construction area of the project was about 74,760 square met...The opening ceremony of the 5,000-ton high-performance rare earth permanent magnet materials project of Earth-Panda(Baotou)was held on November 8th,2023.The construction area of the project was about 74,760 square meters,including workshops,R&D center,office,expert building and auxilary facilities.The project has an annual production capacity of5,000 tons of high-performance NdFeB magnetic materials.展开更多
The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them....The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them. Seven human activities were identified and analyzed. They are settlements, farming, road construction, firewood collection, timber production, mining and Chinese medicinal plant collection. The spatial distributions of these activities were characterized. The analysis of their spatial distributions and the pandas' habitat and distribution revealed that there is a relation existing between the human activities and the panda distribution, and the Giant Pandas have disappeared from the areas where the human activities are concentrated. GIS is the main tool used in this study to collect, store, retrieve, transform and present the spatial data of human activities and panda habitat and distribution in Wolong Nature Reserve.展开更多
文摘In November 26 and 27,more than 30 winners of the Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest traveled to Qingtian County,Lishui City,which is located in the mountainous region of southern Zhejiang Province.During the trip,young students from more than 20 countries experienced the cultural charm of Qingtian,acquired a better understanding of the ecological system of rice-fish symbiosis,and gained greater appreciation for the economic and trade development prospects of the county,a well-known ancestral home of overseas Chinese.
文摘In November 25,the awards ceremony for the 2023 Panda Cup Foreign Student Essay Contest took place at the Zhejiang University of Media and Communications(ZUMC)in Hangzhou,capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.Attending the ceremony were Gao Anming,vice president and editor-in-chief of China International Communications Group(CICG),Luo Lili,a leading member of the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and deputy director of the Zhejiang Provincial Government Information Office,Zhao Jun,editor-in-chief of the CICG Center for the Asia-Pacific(CICG Asia-Pacific),Xu Rong,editor-in-chief of the Foreign Languages Press(FLP),and Yang Liping,secretary of the Party Committee of the ZUMC.Also attending were representatives of the award-winning foreign students,their teachers,and the media.
文摘"This is my first visit to an ancient Chinese town,"marveled Eva Akimova,a Russian student from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,upon reaching Puyuan Town in Tongxiang,east China’s Zhejiang Province.“I had only seen these ancient villages,small bridges,murmuring brooks,and exquisite pavilions on TV before.It’s so beautiful!”
文摘During this year’s Spring Festival,my family and I visited Chengdu,a trip that left a lasting impression on me,especially our visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.It was an experience that words can hardly capture.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31821001)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB3100000)。
文摘A critical function of animal movement is to maximize access to essential resources in temporally fluctuating and spatially heterogeneous environments.Seasonally mediated resource fluctuations may influence animal movements,enabling them to track changing resource distributions,resulting in annual migration patterns.The conservation-dependent giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca) displays seasonal movement patterns;however,the key factor driving these seasonal migration patterns remains poorly understood.Here,we used GPS tracking collars to monitor the movements of six giant pandas over a 12-year period across different elevations,and performed statistical analysis of seasonal migration directions,routes,habitat revisitation,home range overlap,first arrival events,and stability.Our results revealed a compelling pattern of seasonal migrations that facilitated the ability of the pandas to forage at the appropriate time and place to maximize nutritional intake.Our results indicated that pandas utilize spatial memory to locate reliable food resources,as evidenced by their annual return to the same or similar winter and summer home ranges and the consistently maintained percentage of home range overlap.These novel insights into giant panda foraging and movement ecology not only enhance our understanding of its ability to adapt to nutritionally poor dietary resources but also provide important information for the development of resource utilization-based protection and management strategies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32071496,32225033)Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDA23080500,QYZDB-SSW-SMC047)。
文摘Animals that live in seasonal environments adjust their reproduction cycle to optimize seasonal forage quality.Giant pandas(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)are seasonal altitudinal migrants that feed on bamboo shoots and leaves with different nutritional quality.However,the importance of bamboo shoots to giant pandas,especially small and isolated populations,is not fully appreciated.Here,we explored whether mating time of giant pandas is shaped by bamboo shoot phenology.We also assessed the intensity of ongoing bamboo shoot harvesting by local communities in 42 giant panda reserves based on questionnaire surveys.Varying intensity and protection levels of bamboo shoot harvesting were found.From these data,we developed a priority ranking scheme of protection areas for this key food resource.Our study showed that pandas time their mating behavior to coincide with bamboo shoot phenology due to the high nutritional demands associated with mating and pregnancy.We also found that bamboo shoots were not well protected in many places.Liangshan,Daxiangling,and Xiaoxiangling,containing the most isolated panda populations,were identified as the areas with the most urgent need of protection.Furthermore,equal attention should be paid to the Qiong L-B population,as this region holds considerable potential to serve as a corridor between the Minshan and Qionglai populations.To address the challenges posed by bamboo shoot harvesting,we recommend establishing more practical bamboo shoot management policies,increasing public awareness of bamboo shoot protection,and providing alternative sources of income for local communities.
文摘DENGCHIGOU Catholic Church is located in the mountains of western Sichuan Province.The all-wooden structure in Baoxing County,Ya’an City,witnessed the first scientific discovery of the giant panda by French priest Armand David in 1869.Today,it still plays a significant role in the history of the beloved bear,as a birthplace of the giant panda-related culture.
文摘On May 7,the"Tea for Harmony:Yaji Cultural Salon"and"Sichuan,Home to Pandas and Tea"organized by Ministry of Cultural and Tourism of the People's Republic of China,co-organized by China Cultural Center in Stockholm,Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,Ya'an Municipal People's Goverment,was successfully held at China Cultural Center in Stockholm.
文摘The opening ceremony of the 5,000-ton high-performance rare earth permanent magnet materials project of Earth-Panda(Baotou)was held on November 8th,2023.The construction area of the project was about 74,760 square meters,including workshops,R&D center,office,expert building and auxilary facilities.The project has an annual production capacity of5,000 tons of high-performance NdFeB magnetic materials.
文摘The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them. Seven human activities were identified and analyzed. They are settlements, farming, road construction, firewood collection, timber production, mining and Chinese medicinal plant collection. The spatial distributions of these activities were characterized. The analysis of their spatial distributions and the pandas' habitat and distribution revealed that there is a relation existing between the human activities and the panda distribution, and the Giant Pandas have disappeared from the areas where the human activities are concentrated. GIS is the main tool used in this study to collect, store, retrieve, transform and present the spatial data of human activities and panda habitat and distribution in Wolong Nature Reserve.
