4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Do you love pandas? This year’s theme is “PandaQuest” which shifts the focus from panda breeding and rehabilitation in captivity to re-introduction in the wild. Pambassador finalists will participate in the current panda release plan, designed to re-introduce captive bears into the wild.

Pandas 100

Pandas Animal Protection 2013 Bears 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2022

36, if my counting is right and there has been no very recent split or lump. The Blue-crowned Laughingthrush (Wuyuan) is listed as Critically Endangered, as there are only about 250-280 birds spending the breeding season in Northeastern Jiangxi (and according to the HBW, it is not clear where they spend the non-breeding period).

San Diego 198

San Diego Malaysia China Zoos 198

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2023

A paper on breeding of the species was actually researched right here at Wawushan. The Great Parrotbill recently unsuccessfully petitioned to be renamed to Giant Parrotbill, citing the panda example as proof of the benefits of having this name. Many Giant Pandas were sent to the countryside for reeducation.

Pandas 194

Pandas Birds Eggs China 194