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The Most Interesting Snakes in China

A list of the most interesting snakes in China, all of which we will be searching for on our upcoming herpetological expedition in China.
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Birds and Biodiversity in Beijing

Episode 21: Birds and Biodiversity in Beijing

For this episode we explore the birds and biodiversity of the nation’s capital with Beijing-based conservationist, Terry Townshend. Mei and Terry talk about the remarkable Beijing swift, China’s birding boom and a rising awareness of...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Chinese entrepreneurs lead the way in environmental philanthropy

Not content to be leaders only in the business world, 16 Chinese entrepreneurs are also leaping to the vanguard of China’s environmental movement with plans to together create a generously-funded new private conservation fund. The...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Study highlights importance of old-growth forests to giant pandas

Study highlights importance of old-growth forests to giant pandas In cities across China dilapidated old buildings are being leveled to make way for modern new residences. For many Chinese people, this has been part of...
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