The cheer pheasant Catreus wallichi is a globally threatened species that inhabits the western Himalayas. Though it is well established that the species is threatened and its numbers declining, updated definitive esti...The cheer pheasant Catreus wallichi is a globally threatened species that inhabits the western Himalayas. Though it is well established that the species is threatened and its numbers declining, updated definitive estimates are lacking, so in 2011, we conducted a survey to assess the density, population size, and threats to the species in Jhelum valley, Azad Kashmir, which holds the largest known population of cheer pheasants in Pakistan. We conducted dawn call count surveys at 17 points clustered in three survey zones of the valley, 11 of which had earlier been used for a 2002-2003 survey of the birds. Over the course of our survey, 113 birds were recorded. Mean density of cheer pheasant in the valley was estimated at 11.8±6.47 pairs per km2, with significant differences in terms of both counts and estimated density of cheer were significantly different across the three survey zones, with the highest in the Chinari region and the lowest, that is the area with no recorded sightings of the pheasants, in Gari Doppata. The total breeding population of cheer pheasants is estimated to be some 2 490 pairs, though this does not consider the actual area of occupancy in the study area. On the whole, more cheer pheasants were recorded in this survey than from the same points in 2002-2003, indicating some success in population growth. Unfortunately, increasing human settlement, fires, livestock grazing, hunting, and the collection of non-timber forest products continue to threaten the population of cheer in the Jhelum valley. To mitigate these potential impacts, some degree of site protection should be required for the conservation of cheer pheasants in Pakistan, and more effective monitoring of the species is clearly needed.展开更多
As athletes stroke the sporting gold at the Beijing Olympic Games, those big-name sporting brands hope that the effort or cash spent in preparation for the Games would also be proved lucrative. However, sometimes, thi...As athletes stroke the sporting gold at the Beijing Olympic Games, those big-name sporting brands hope that the effort or cash spent in preparation for the Games would also be proved lucrative. However, sometimes, things are unpredictable, just like "anything is possible".展开更多
The world economic recovery has stumbled since June due to the European debt crisis and lackluster performance in major economies. Fears of a potential "double-dip"
Since mid-January,heavy snows have fallen over vast areas of China, which incurred an estimated $10-billion direct economic loss throughout the central-eastern-southern parts. According to the Ministry of Civil Affair...Since mid-January,heavy snows have fallen over vast areas of China, which incurred an estimated $10-billion direct economic loss throughout the central-eastern-southern parts. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs,as of January 31, disasters caused by falling temperatures,wet and freezing weather have affected nearly two thirds of China’s total landmass,killing at least 60.展开更多
I teach at a college, seventeen miles away from where I live. One day a few weeks ago, I drove those seventeen miles to school. I exited the highway and turned onto the College Road. I only had to drive another quarte...I teach at a college, seventeen miles away from where I live. One day a few weeks ago, I drove those seventeen miles to school. I exited the highway and turned onto the College Road. I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then, my car broke down. I tried to start it again, but the engine(1)wouldn’t turn over. So I took my books, and hurried down the road to the college.展开更多
RECENTLY, a special seminar on Lu Xiaofei’s news works was held at the People’s Daily, the most authoritative newspaper in China. Lu is editor-in-chief of the page "Local News of the Nation" for the People...RECENTLY, a special seminar on Lu Xiaofei’s news works was held at the People’s Daily, the most authoritative newspaper in China. Lu is editor-in-chief of the page "Local News of the Nation" for the People’s Daily. She is one of some 200 women journalists who has made a name for herself at the newspaper. Her work, Real Facts on the Issue of the Tibet Population, reflects the sensitivity展开更多
It’s the height of the holiday season in the States, so though I’ve been writing about my time in China lately, I hope you’ll bear with me while I reflect on Christmases past and present those of my childhood and m...It’s the height of the holiday season in the States, so though I’ve been writing about my time in China lately, I hope you’ll bear with me while I reflect on Christmases past and present those of my childhood and my daughter’s, last year in Shanghai, and this year back in my homeland.展开更多
Halloween may have passed but the controversy surrounding Western holidays in China has not.On November 1,a woman complained online that children at a local Family Mart had been taking candy directly f rom the shelves...Halloween may have passed but the controversy surrounding Western holidays in China has not.On November 1,a woman complained online that children at a local Family Mart had been taking candy directly f rom the shelves,and getting staff to pay for it.展开更多
1.applaud one to theecho 将某人赞美到回声四起此语源自莎士比亚剧本《麦克白》(Macbeth)第五幕第三场:I wouldapplaud thee to the veryecho,that should applaudagain.(我一定要使太空之中充满着我对你的赞美的回声。)现在这条习语...1.applaud one to theecho 将某人赞美到回声四起此语源自莎士比亚剧本《麦克白》(Macbeth)第五幕第三场:I wouldapplaud thee to the veryecho,that should applaudagain.(我一定要使太空之中充满着我对你的赞美的回声。)现在这条习语比喻“大声喝彩;掌声雷动”,习语中的applaud有时也可以用cheer来代替。例如:展开更多
基金This study was supported by the Rufford Small Grant Foundation （8213-1） Acknowledgments： Pheasant Association We are grateful to the World and IUCN/SSC/Galliformes Specialist group for the technical support provided during the project implementation. We are thankful to the State Wildlife and Fisheries Department for logistic support and to the Department＇s field staff for their help during the surveys. Prof. Z.B. Mirza kindly provided guidance during the fieldwork.
文摘The cheer pheasant Catreus wallichi is a globally threatened species that inhabits the western Himalayas. Though it is well established that the species is threatened and its numbers declining, updated definitive estimates are lacking, so in 2011, we conducted a survey to assess the density, population size, and threats to the species in Jhelum valley, Azad Kashmir, which holds the largest known population of cheer pheasants in Pakistan. We conducted dawn call count surveys at 17 points clustered in three survey zones of the valley, 11 of which had earlier been used for a 2002-2003 survey of the birds. Over the course of our survey, 113 birds were recorded. Mean density of cheer pheasant in the valley was estimated at 11.8±6.47 pairs per km2, with significant differences in terms of both counts and estimated density of cheer were significantly different across the three survey zones, with the highest in the Chinari region and the lowest, that is the area with no recorded sightings of the pheasants, in Gari Doppata. The total breeding population of cheer pheasants is estimated to be some 2 490 pairs, though this does not consider the actual area of occupancy in the study area. On the whole, more cheer pheasants were recorded in this survey than from the same points in 2002-2003, indicating some success in population growth. Unfortunately, increasing human settlement, fires, livestock grazing, hunting, and the collection of non-timber forest products continue to threaten the population of cheer in the Jhelum valley. To mitigate these potential impacts, some degree of site protection should be required for the conservation of cheer pheasants in Pakistan, and more effective monitoring of the species is clearly needed.
文摘As athletes stroke the sporting gold at the Beijing Olympic Games, those big-name sporting brands hope that the effort or cash spent in preparation for the Games would also be proved lucrative. However, sometimes, things are unpredictable, just like "anything is possible".
文摘The world economic recovery has stumbled since June due to the European debt crisis and lackluster performance in major economies. Fears of a potential "double-dip"
文摘Since mid-January,heavy snows have fallen over vast areas of China, which incurred an estimated $10-billion direct economic loss throughout the central-eastern-southern parts. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs,as of January 31, disasters caused by falling temperatures,wet and freezing weather have affected nearly two thirds of China’s total landmass,killing at least 60.
文摘I teach at a college, seventeen miles away from where I live. One day a few weeks ago, I drove those seventeen miles to school. I exited the highway and turned onto the College Road. I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then, my car broke down. I tried to start it again, but the engine(1)wouldn’t turn over. So I took my books, and hurried down the road to the college.
文摘RECENTLY, a special seminar on Lu Xiaofei’s news works was held at the People’s Daily, the most authoritative newspaper in China. Lu is editor-in-chief of the page "Local News of the Nation" for the People’s Daily. She is one of some 200 women journalists who has made a name for herself at the newspaper. Her work, Real Facts on the Issue of the Tibet Population, reflects the sensitivity
文摘It’s the height of the holiday season in the States, so though I’ve been writing about my time in China lately, I hope you’ll bear with me while I reflect on Christmases past and present those of my childhood and my daughter’s, last year in Shanghai, and this year back in my homeland.
文摘Halloween may have passed but the controversy surrounding Western holidays in China has not.On November 1,a woman complained online that children at a local Family Mart had been taking candy directly f rom the shelves,and getting staff to pay for it.
文摘1.applaud one to theecho 将某人赞美到回声四起此语源自莎士比亚剧本《麦克白》(Macbeth)第五幕第三场:I wouldapplaud thee to the veryecho,that should applaudagain.(我一定要使太空之中充满着我对你的赞美的回声。)现在这条习语比喻“大声喝彩;掌声雷动”,习语中的applaud有时也可以用cheer来代替。例如:
