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Climate change is making plants less nutritious
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Climate change is making plants less nutritious

The Hindu  

More than one-third of all animals on Earth, from beetles to cows to elephants, depend on plant-based diets. Rising carbon, falling nutrients Research has already shown that climate change is causing nutrient dilution in human food crops. In contrast, locusts prefer carbon-rich plants, so rising carbon dioxide levels could cause increases in locust outbreaks. More research is needed to understand …

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Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium
1 month ago

Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium

China Daily  

The staff members at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, make preparations for the departure of giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di and Bao Mei for China on Tuesday. CHEN WEIHUA / CHINA DAILY Giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei returned to Chengdu, Sichuan province, taking a chartered flight on Wednesday morning, and will undergo quarantine …

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Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut
1 month ago

Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures of a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. A giant panda eats bamboo at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Visitors take selfies with a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Inside Ocean Park's crowded Hong Kong Jockey Club …

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Giant panda conservation efforts lead to population growth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant panda conservation efforts lead to population growth

China Daily  

Researchers recorded data during the fourth giant panda census. "Population assessment is a challenge in wildlife conservation research, especially for forest dwelling animals like giant pandas, which are often difficult to directly observe and count, and can only be assessed through collecting relevant trace information," said Xu Weihua, vice-president of the Institute of National Parks. In the third national giant …

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Aquarium visitors flocked to see a giant ‘whale shark’ – it turned out to be a robot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquarium visitors flocked to see a giant ‘whale shark’ – it turned out to be a robot

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aquarium enthusiasts in China were …

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The Panda Factories
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Panda Factories

New York Times  

National Zoo Washington, 2007 Smithsonian Institution Archives The Panda Factories In the 1990s, China began sending pandas to foreign zoos to be bred, in the hope that future generations could be released into nature. Scroll to continue Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sichuan, China, 2000 Smithsonian Institution Archives San Diego Zoo California, 2024 Ariana Drehsler for The New …

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San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China

China Daily  

Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. RENA LI/CHINA DAILY Whether it's welcoming pandas back to San Diego or exploring the wilds of China for a Disney documentary, Paul Baribault has had good experiences working with the country. The milestone reflects the collaborative efforts between China and the United States, with Baribault, president and CEO …

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San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China

China Daily  

By RENA LI in Los Angeles | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-27 09:53 Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. RENA LI/CHINA DAILY Whether it's welcoming pandas back to San Diego or exploring the wilds of China for a Disney documentary, Paul Baribault has had good experiences working with the country. The milestone reflects …

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San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

San Diego Zoo CEO has had 'incredible' experiences in China

China Daily  

Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. RENA LI/CHINA DAILY Whether it's welcoming pandas back to San Diego or exploring the wilds of China for a Disney documentary, Paul Baribault has had good experiences working with the country. The milestone reflects the collaborative efforts between China and the United States, with Baribault, president and CEO …

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New giant panda pair Xing Qiu and Yi Lan revealed as Adelaide Zoo farewells Wang Wang and Fu Ni
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New giant panda pair Xing Qiu and Yi Lan revealed as Adelaide Zoo farewells Wang Wang and Fu Ni

ABC  

The Adelaide Zoo has revealed the names and pictures of its two new pandas, set to arrive later this year. "Since Premier Li's visit earlier this year, we've been working really closely with our counterparts in China," Conservation Programs manager Dr Phil Ainsley said. The announcement was made today at the Adelaide Zoo's last annual 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' where both …

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California proclaims Panda Day in honor of public debut of two giant pandas
5 months ago

California proclaims Panda Day in honor of public debut of two giant pandas

China Daily  

Xin Bao SAN DIEGO, the United States - To celebrate the highly anticipated public debut of two giant pandas -- Yun Chuan and Xin Bao -- at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proclaimed Aug 8 as California Panda Day. The two iconic black and white bears landed in California from China on June …

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Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan
6 months ago

Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan

China Daily  

When the new semester begins in September, China West Normal University in Nanchong, Sichuan province, will usher in the first undergraduate students in the country's first college dedicated to the study of giant pandas. Wei Wei, director of China West Normal University's Institute of Rare Animals and Plants and a teacher at the panda college, said, "We will introduce professional …

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Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan
6 months ago

Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan

China Daily  

When the new semester begins in September, China West Normal University in Nanchong, Sichuan province, will usher in the first undergraduate students in the country's first college dedicated to the study of giant pandas. Wei Wei, director of China West Normal University's Institute of Rare Animals and Plants and a teacher at the panda college, said, "We will introduce professional …

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Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan
6 months ago

Nation's first panda college to open doors in Sichuan

China Daily  

When the new semester begins in September, China West Normal University in Nanchong, Sichuan province, will usher in the first undergraduate students in the country's first college dedicated to the study of giant pandas. Wei Wei, director of China West Normal University's Institute of Rare Animals and Plants and a teacher at the panda college, said, "We will introduce professional …

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Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo
6 months ago

Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Two giant pandas sent from China to the San Diego Zoo last month are acclimating well to their new home, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said Tuesday. The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are not on public display yet but the zoo released the first photos of the pair settling into their habitat. Zoo staff …

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Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
6 months, 1 week ago

Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing conservation partnership, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said Friday. The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, will spend the next several weeks acclimating to their new home in a private habitat at the San …

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Two Chinese giant pandas arrive in US California
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Chinese giant pandas arrive in US California

China Daily  

This photo taken on April 18, 2024, shows giant panda Xin Bao at the Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Ya'an, Southwest China's Sichuan province. LOS ANGELES/Chengdu -- Two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, arrived in California, the United States, Thursday morning on a chartered flight from China, for …

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Pair of giant pandas on their way from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pair of giant pandas on their way from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — A pair of giant pandas are on their way from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations, officials said Wednesday. Officials with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance were on hand in China for a farewell ceremony commemorating …

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Giant pandas rack up air miles
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant pandas rack up air miles

China Daily  

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. The well-being of China's giant pandas overseas is a great concern of the panda center's experts, and Huang is pleased that San Diego Zoo has renovated the enclosure …

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Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

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Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni may not have mated, but have enjoyed a love affair with the public
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni may not have mated, but have enjoyed a love affair with the public

ABC  

For the past decade and a half, Adelaide Zoo's two giant pandas have assumed a variety of guises in the public imagination. But while the absence of a cub has led some to question Wang Wang and Fu Ni's love for one another, Adelaide Zoo is adamant that the pandas' love affair with the public has been ardent — fulfilling …

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Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

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Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

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Fascination for pandas cultivates cultural bonds
7 months ago

Fascination for pandas cultivates cultural bonds

China Daily  

Takahiro Takauji poses for a photo with giant panda Xiang Xiang in Ya'an, Sichuan province, in November. Recalling his initial encounter with the pandas, he said: "Once I took a walk to Ueno Zoo, and at that time, the father Ri Ri and mother Shin Shin of giant panda Xiang Xiang were there. In November, Takauji visited Sichuan along with …

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