IUCN Officially Renames Pere David’s Deer as Milu
The IUCN has adopted ‘Milu’ as the official name for the species formerly known as Pere David’s Deer, revealed at the 40th anniversary event in Shishou, Hubei Province.
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Chinese Mainland Nature Reserves Show Strong Recovery in 2025 Assessment
A 2025 on-site evaluation reveals the Chinese mainland’s national nature reserves are rebounding, with wildlife numbers, biomass and carbon storage up across forests and wetlands.
Snowy Trek: Wild Red Fox Roams Xinjiang After Grazing Ban
A protected red fox was recently filmed roaming in the snow of Mulei Kazak Autonomous County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, showcasing success of grazing bans and restoration.
Lion Cub Quintuplets Celebrate One-Month Birthday with Outdoor Outing
Five lion cub quintuplets in Chongqing enjoyed their first outdoor outing on Nov 26, 2025, marking their one-month birthday with playful runs and sunbathing.
Border Wall Expansion Threatens Jaguar Survival
New U.S.-Mexico border wall segments are fragmenting jaguar habitats, blocking migration and threatening the survival of Latin America’s largest cat.
Charming Giant Panda Moments at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park
Shunshun and Gonggong, giant pandas at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park, charm visitors with playful routines, highlighting harmony between people and nature.
Pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi to Return to the Chinese Mainland After 13 Years in France
After 13 years at Beauval Zoo, pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi return to the Chinese mainland. Their journey marks new Franco-Chinese scientific ties in conservation.
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.
Rare White-Eared Night-Heron Spotted in Guizhou: Conservation Win
A rare white-eared night-heron sighting in Guizhou highlights conservation success and community-led rescue of this Class A protected species.
Nanjing’s Hongshan Forest Zoo Opens with 200+ Animals
Nanjing’s Hongshan Forest Zoo opens to the public with 200+ animals, including gorillas, wildebeests, and fennec foxes on display for the first time.