New Kung Fu Frog Discovered in Guangdong
A new frog species, Leptobrachella kungfu, was discovered in Foshan, Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland and published November 12, 2025.
Biodiversity
At COP30 in Brazil, WWF Hails China’s Nature-Climate Blueprint
WWF chief Kirsten Schuijt highlights China’s ‘two mountains’ vision and biodiversity successes as COP30 in Brazil refocuses global efforts on united nature and climate action.
Qilihai Wetland Reports Historic Bird Counts and Early Migration
Qilihai Wetland in the northern Chinese mainland logged a record 308 species and early arrivals, doubling spoonbill numbers. A key hub for 600K migratory birds this autumn.
New Giant Panda Base Boosts China Conservation Network
China’s new 120-hectare giant panda base in Sichuan expands national conservation efforts, boosts breeding research and invites global eco-engagement.
APEC Members Forge Stronger Ecology Partnerships Across Asia-Pacific
APEC economies unite under APEC 2025 Korea’s theme to deepen biodiversity conservation and marine sustainability across the Asia-Pacific.
Baby Gibbons Boost Conservation Hopes in Yunnan’s Ailao Mountains
On International Gibbon Day, baby western black crested gibbons were spotted in Yunnan’s Ailao Mountains, a major win for conservation in the Chinese mainland.
International Snow Leopard Day: Saving the Ghost of the Mountains
On International Snow Leopard Day, explore the challenges facing the ‘ghost of the mountains’ and global efforts to protect this elusive big cat.
Chinese mainland expands national parks for biodiversity protection
Since 2021, the Chinese mainland has launched five national parks covering 230,000 sq km, protecting 30% of key species and boosting ecosystem diversity and resilience.
Mosquitoes Discovered in Iceland’s Wild for First Time
Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were found 30 miles north of Reykjavik, marking Iceland’s first wild mosquito record and prompting new questions on biosecurity, climate and biodiversity.
Chinese Mainland Expands National Wetlands List with 22 New Sites
The Chinese mainland adds 22 wetlands to its National Importance List, raising the total to 80 sites and marking a milestone in conservation efforts.