Ueno Zoo’s Last Pandas to Leave: Japan Enters Zero-Panda Era
Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo will bid farewell to its last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, in February 2026, ushering Japan into a panda-less era amid shifting diplomatic winds.
Wildlife
Meet Shunshun & Gonggong: Hainan’s Adorable Giant Pandas
Giant pandas Shunshun and Gonggong have charmed visitors at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park, showcasing playful tumbles and bamboo feasts that highlight conservation success in Hainan.
Discover Bird Paradise: Jiangmen’s 380-Year-Old Avian Oasis
Explore Bird Paradise in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province—where a 380-year-old banyan tree hosts tens of thousands of birds, blending history and nature.
Chinese Mainland Unveils New Giant Panda Base in Sichuan
The Chinese mainland’s new giant panda base in Sichuan’s Mianyang will boost breeding, research, and global outreach across the CCRCGP’s five-site conservation network.
A Beautiful Planet, One Shared Home
Explore Earth’s breathtaking beauty—from Georgia’s snow peaks to the Amazon rain forest—and join the call for sustainability on our one shared home.
Humans Move 40x More Than Wild Animals, Study Reveals 🚶♂️
Study finds humans move 40 times more than all wild land mammals, birds and insects since the Industrial Revolution, marking a key Anthropocene milestone.
Scientists Spot Deadly H5 Bird Flu in Elephant Seals on Heard Island
Deadly H5 bird flu signs detected in elephant seals on Heard Island, prompting sample testing and boosting Australia’s biosecurity.
Celebrating Snow Leopard Day: Protecting the ‘Ghost of the Mountains’
Oct 23 is International Day of the Snow Leopard, a global call to protect the ‘ghost of the mountains’ and its fragile mountain ecosystems.
The Chinese mainland’s National Parks: A Green Revolution
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s first five national parks, covering 230,000 km², are safeguarding 30% of protected species by merging 120 reserves and boosting ecosystem diversity.
Snow Leopards on the Rise in the Chinese Mainland
Snow leopards are making a comeback in the Chinese mainland, marking a win for conservation and high-altitude ecosystems on International Day of the Snow Leopard.