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Political science Jun 17, 2024

Charming ambassadors with big appetites and universal appeal: China's long history of 'panda diplomacy'

During his visit to the Adelaide Zoo on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that two "equally beautiful, lively, cute, and younger" pandas would be given to Australia to replace Wang Wang and Fu Ni, who will return ...

Plants & Animals Jun 16, 2024

Foreign-born pandas join China's efforts to boost wild population

After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.

Plants & Animals Jun 16, 2024

China to replace Australia's popular giant pandas

China will loan Australia new "adorable" giant pandas to replace a popular pair that failed to produce offspring in more than a decade together, visiting Premier Li Qiang announced Sunday.

Economics & Business May 30, 2024

Orangutan diplomacy: Why Malaysia's scheme is attracting criticism before it starts

Malaysia plans to gift orangutans to major economic partners, as a way of improving its international image and building alliances. The "orangutan diplomacy" plan was confirmed by the nation's plantation and commodities minister, ...

Ecology May 8, 2024

Malaysia plans to introduce 'orangutan diplomacy': minister

Malaysia intends to gift orangutans to palm oil-purchasing countries as part of an initiative similar to China's panda diplomacy, the commodities minister said on Wednesday.

Ecology Apr 24, 2024

The high and mighty Himalayas: A biodiversity hotbed facing significant challenges

The Himalayas are home to a vast diversity of species, consisting of 10,000 vascular plants, 979 birds and 300 mammals, including the snow leopard, the red panda, the Himalayan tahr and the Himalayan monal.

Environment Apr 9, 2024

Peregrine falcons expose lasting harms of flame retardant use

Peregrine falcon populations across North America are heavily contaminated with harmful flame retardants–including those that have been phased out for years—according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology.

Plants & Animals Apr 3, 2024

S Korean fans bid farewell to internet-famous panda Fu Bao

Thousands of well-wishers gathered Wednesday to bid farewell to the first giant panda born in South Korea, Fu Bao, who left for China in a high-tech non-vibrating vehicle typically used for transporting semi-conductors.

Plants & Animals Mar 22, 2024

Bedtime or go time? Observing what animals do during a total solar eclipse

When darkness falls on central Ohio during the total solar eclipse on April 8, will animals think it's time to go to bed? Will they be anxious? Will they care?

Plants & Animals Mar 11, 2024

Giant fishes in the Mekong River at risk of extinction

One of the world's most diverse rivers is under threat.

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