Japan’s pandas say goodbye: Tokyo’s last duo heads to Chinese mainland
Tokyo’s beloved twin pandas will return to the Chinese mainland in late January 2026, leaving Japan without giant pandas for the first time in around 50 years.
Wildlife
Tech to the Rescue: Safeguarding Wildlife in Inner Mongolia’s Winter
This month, a reserve in North China’s Inner Mongolia is using drones, infrared cameras and smart patrols to help lynx, red deer and others survive harsh –30°C winter.
Panda Playtime in Hainan: Meet Shun Shun and Gong Gong
Giant pandas Shun Shun and Gong Gong have charmed visitors at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park with playful tumbles, bamboo feasts, and lazy naps in their new island home.
Playful pandas charm visitors at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park
Giant pandas Shun Shun and Gong Gong have become stars at the Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park in the Chinese mainland, delighting visitors with bamboo feasts and playful antics. 🐼🌿
Milu Deer Make Triumphant Comeback in the Chinese Mainland After 40 Years
China’s milu deer have rebounded from extinction to 15,000 individuals, with over 6,000 living wild in the Chinese mainland—one of nature’s biggest comebacks.
From Extinction to 15,000: Milu Deer Make a Comeback in China
After 40 years since 1985, China’s milu deer population soared from 77 to 15,000, with over 6,000 thriving in the wild thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
IUCN Renames Pere David’s Deer ‘Milu’ on 40th Conservation Anniversary
IUCN has officially adopted the name ‘Milu’ for Pere David’s Deer, marking 40 years since their return to the Chinese mainland and celebrating a major wildlife conservation milestone.
Shun Shun & Gong Gong: Hainan’s Giant Pandas Win Hearts
Meet Shun Shun and Gong Gong, the giant pandas delighting visitors at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park with playful tumbles, bamboo snacking, and pure fluffy charm 🌿🐼
Quintuplet Lion Cubs’ First Sunshine Trip
Five lion cub quintuplets at Lehe Ledu Animal Theme Park in Chongqing took their first outdoor trip on Nov 26, marking their one-month birthday with sunshine and playful antics.
Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkeys Thrive: Population Reaches 350
An ecological survey reveals Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys at Yunlong Tianchi reserve have grown to 350 individuals in November 2025, marking a successful recovery since 1988.