On the morning of 23 December 2024,the Panda Pack and Bike Donation Ceremony in Cambodia under the Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity was held at Balaing Khang Lech Primary School in Kampong Thom P...On the morning of 23 December 2024,the Panda Pack and Bike Donation Ceremony in Cambodia under the Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity was held at Balaing Khang Lech Primary School in Kampong Thom Province.Over 150 participants including Kemreat Viseth,Deputy Director of the Council of Ministers of Cambodia and President of Civil Society Alliance Forum(CSAF),Nhek Ban Kheng,Deputy Governor of Kampong Thom Province.展开更多
As an endemic and critically-endangered wildlife species in China,the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)has attracted widespread attention from all sectors of society regarding its survival status.In this study,the i...As an endemic and critically-endangered wildlife species in China,the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)has attracted widespread attention from all sectors of society regarding its survival status.In this study,the impact of earthquake-dameged areas on the distribution and activities of giant pandas in the Qionglai Mountains was analyzed by comparing data from two giant panda surveys conducted in the Qionglai Mountains of Sichuan Province and combining with remote sensing(RS)data from relevant regions.The results indicated that there was only a small area of overlap between the earthquake-damaged areas and giant panda activity trace points.The main earthquake-damaged areas were distributed at elevations(3,500-4,100 m)higher than the primary elevation range of giant panda distribution(1,700-3,100 m).In the Wolong Nature Reserve,no major earthquake damage was observed in the central section east of Provincial Highway 303 with relatively more giant panda activities.Within the Caopo Nature Reserve,the earthquake-damaged areas were mostly concentrated in the northeastern corner and along the border with the Wolong Nature Reserve.However,no large-scale giant panda activity traces were detected in these areas during either of the two surveys.Overall,the range of giant panda activities showed no signs of decline.Therefore,the impact of earthquakes on giant panda activities remains limited.展开更多
Giant panda writing is a classic form of thematic nature writing.Since the scientific discovery and the popularization of the giant panda by naturalists,this writing tradition has spanned nearly a century.Throughout t...Giant panda writing is a classic form of thematic nature writing.Since the scientific discovery and the popularization of the giant panda by naturalists,this writing tradition has spanned nearly a century.Throughout this process,Chinese giant panda writing has developed its own distinct characteristics.Western giant panda writing encompasses genres such as scientific essays,fieldwork notes,and documentary works.Within Chinese giant panda writing,reportage,popular science works,and comprehensive,systematic documentary works all have representative authors and texts.In recent years,IP-oriented giant panda books have shown notable performance.While Chinese giant panda writing exhibits diverse types and perspectives,its scientific rigor,informative value,and innovative expression still require enhancement.As a form of thematic nature writing,giant panda writing provides valuable insights for writings on other subjects.展开更多
Expo 2025 Osaka will be held from April 13 to October 13 with the theme of“Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.China Pavilion is one of the foreign self-built pavilions with the largest land area at the Expo 202...Expo 2025 Osaka will be held from April 13 to October 13 with the theme of“Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.China Pavilion is one of the foreign self-built pavilions with the largest land area at the Expo 2025 Osaka,with the theme of“Building a Community of Life For Man And Nature-Future Society of Green Development”.展开更多
Applying visual grammar theory,this study examines representational,interactive,and compositional meanings of the giant panda in Western media cartoons related to China from 1999 to the present.Distinct phases in the ...Applying visual grammar theory,this study examines representational,interactive,and compositional meanings of the giant panda in Western media cartoons related to China from 1999 to the present.Distinct phases in the panda’s representation were identified and illustrated by cases of cartoons in major Western media.These phases trace shift of panda cartoon image from a symbol of peace and friendliness to a politicized emblem of China’s international stance.Key visual trends,such as transitivity,color symbolism,scale enlargement,and increasing compositional complexity,embody the panda’s role in shaping China’s global image and its function in international discourse.These trends reflect the panda’s transformation into a contested symbol,which mediates between China’s self-representation and Western perceptions of its geopolitical rise.By situating the analysis within the context of China’s growing global influence,this study contributes to visual and media studies,demonstrating how cultural symbols are recontextualized to reflect and shape geopolitical narratives.展开更多
This study examines the locomotor biomechanics of the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca),a species of profound ecological and evolutionary significance.Despite its characteristic slow movement and non-sprinting locom...This study examines the locomotor biomechanics of the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca),a species of profound ecological and evolutionary significance.Despite its characteristic slow movement and non-sprinting locomotion,the panda has endured for over 8 million years,offering a unique perspective on the evolution of mammalian locomotion.Through comprehensive gait analysis and ground reaction force measurements,we investigate the functional distinctions between the forelimbs and hind limbs,highlighting the biomechanical underpinnings of its plantigrade locomotion.Our findings reveal how the panda’s limb structure and movement patterns contribute to energy efficiency,particularly during slow locomotion.By comparing these results with those of other large mammals,such as grizzly bears(Ursus arcto),we explore the role of limb mechanics in energy conservation.Additionally,we assess the locomotor performance of pandas across different age groups,shedding light on the maturation of locomotor abilities and the potential adaptive significance of their slow,deliberate movement.This research offers novel insights into the biomechanics of panda locomotion and its evolutionary implications,furthering our understanding of the functional evolution of bear species and informing conservation strategies for this iconic species.展开更多
The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them....The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them. Seven human activities were identified and analyzed. They are settlements, farming, road construction, firewood collection, timber production, mining and Chinese medicinal plant collection. The spatial distributions of these activities were characterized. The analysis of their spatial distributions and the pandas' habitat and distribution revealed that there is a relation existing between the human activities and the panda distribution, and the Giant Pandas have disappeared from the areas where the human activities are concentrated. GIS is the main tool used in this study to collect, store, retrieve, transform and present the spatial data of human activities and panda habitat and distribution in Wolong Nature Reserve.展开更多
Chemical communication plays an important role in survival and reproductive success in mammalian species. In the present study, we examined the ontogenetic pattern of behavioral responses of male giant pandas （Ailuro...Chemical communication plays an important role in survival and reproductive success in mammalian species. In the present study, we examined the ontogenetic pattern of behavioral responses of male giant pandas （Ailuropoda melanoleuca ） to urine odors of conspecific individuals. Our data showed that exposure to the urine of adult females induced a significant increase in sniffing and environmental sniffing/licking behaviors, but a decrease in biting behavior, in males. Males of different ages displayed specific behaviors to female urine odors. Adult males spent more time licking than juvenile and sub-adult males. Further, sub-adult and adult males displayed high levels of environmental sniffing/licking, which was absent in the juvenile males. Juvenile males displayed scent rubbing behavior significantly more frequently than sub-adult and adult males, and also spent more time showing biting behavior than sub-adult males. Finally, juvenile and sub-aduh males showed no difference in response to female and male urine odors. Together, these data suggest that chemosensory cues from conspecific urines induce age-specific responses in male giant pandas.展开更多
文摘On the morning of 23 December 2024,the Panda Pack and Bike Donation Ceremony in Cambodia under the Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity was held at Balaing Khang Lech Primary School in Kampong Thom Province.Over 150 participants including Kemreat Viseth,Deputy Director of the Council of Ministers of Cambodia and President of Civil Society Alliance Forum(CSAF),Nhek Ban Kheng,Deputy Governor of Kampong Thom Province.
文摘As an endemic and critically-endangered wildlife species in China,the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)has attracted widespread attention from all sectors of society regarding its survival status.In this study,the impact of earthquake-dameged areas on the distribution and activities of giant pandas in the Qionglai Mountains was analyzed by comparing data from two giant panda surveys conducted in the Qionglai Mountains of Sichuan Province and combining with remote sensing(RS)data from relevant regions.The results indicated that there was only a small area of overlap between the earthquake-damaged areas and giant panda activity trace points.The main earthquake-damaged areas were distributed at elevations(3,500-4,100 m)higher than the primary elevation range of giant panda distribution(1,700-3,100 m).In the Wolong Nature Reserve,no major earthquake damage was observed in the central section east of Provincial Highway 303 with relatively more giant panda activities.Within the Caopo Nature Reserve,the earthquake-damaged areas were mostly concentrated in the northeastern corner and along the border with the Wolong Nature Reserve.However,no large-scale giant panda activity traces were detected in these areas during either of the two surveys.Overall,the range of giant panda activities showed no signs of decline.Therefore,the impact of earthquakes on giant panda activities remains limited.
文摘Giant panda writing is a classic form of thematic nature writing.Since the scientific discovery and the popularization of the giant panda by naturalists,this writing tradition has spanned nearly a century.Throughout this process,Chinese giant panda writing has developed its own distinct characteristics.Western giant panda writing encompasses genres such as scientific essays,fieldwork notes,and documentary works.Within Chinese giant panda writing,reportage,popular science works,and comprehensive,systematic documentary works all have representative authors and texts.In recent years,IP-oriented giant panda books have shown notable performance.While Chinese giant panda writing exhibits diverse types and perspectives,its scientific rigor,informative value,and innovative expression still require enhancement.As a form of thematic nature writing,giant panda writing provides valuable insights for writings on other subjects.
文摘Expo 2025 Osaka will be held from April 13 to October 13 with the theme of“Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.China Pavilion is one of the foreign self-built pavilions with the largest land area at the Expo 2025 Osaka,with the theme of“Building a Community of Life For Man And Nature-Future Society of Green Development”.
基金supported by the Wuhan University Undergraduate Project of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training“The Evolution of Cartoon Images of Pandas in Western Media’s China-Related News From the Perspective of Multimodal Theory”(Project Number:S202410486013).
文摘Applying visual grammar theory,this study examines representational,interactive,and compositional meanings of the giant panda in Western media cartoons related to China from 1999 to the present.Distinct phases in the panda’s representation were identified and illustrated by cases of cartoons in major Western media.These phases trace shift of panda cartoon image from a symbol of peace and friendliness to a politicized emblem of China’s international stance.Key visual trends,such as transitivity,color symbolism,scale enlargement,and increasing compositional complexity,embody the panda’s role in shaping China’s global image and its function in international discourse.These trends reflect the panda’s transformation into a contested symbol,which mediates between China’s self-representation and Western perceptions of its geopolitical rise.By situating the analysis within the context of China’s growing global influence,this study contributes to visual and media studies,demonstrating how cultural symbols are recontextualized to reflect and shape geopolitical narratives.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 52405317 and 52075248)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20241407)+3 种基金the Excellence Postdoctoral Project of Jiangsu Province(2024ZB421)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(NP2024302)the National Key Laboratory of Aircraft Configuration Design(No.ZZKY-202507)the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Robotics Technology(No.KJS2449).
文摘This study examines the locomotor biomechanics of the giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca),a species of profound ecological and evolutionary significance.Despite its characteristic slow movement and non-sprinting locomotion,the panda has endured for over 8 million years,offering a unique perspective on the evolution of mammalian locomotion.Through comprehensive gait analysis and ground reaction force measurements,we investigate the functional distinctions between the forelimbs and hind limbs,highlighting the biomechanical underpinnings of its plantigrade locomotion.Our findings reveal how the panda’s limb structure and movement patterns contribute to energy efficiency,particularly during slow locomotion.By comparing these results with those of other large mammals,such as grizzly bears(Ursus arcto),we explore the role of limb mechanics in energy conservation.Additionally,we assess the locomotor performance of pandas across different age groups,shedding light on the maturation of locomotor abilities and the potential adaptive significance of their slow,deliberate movement.This research offers novel insights into the biomechanics of panda locomotion and its evolutionary implications,furthering our understanding of the functional evolution of bear species and informing conservation strategies for this iconic species.
文摘The general aim of this study is to find the relationship between the panda distribution and human activities. Comparison of the potential panda habitat and the real panda distribution shows a difference between them. Seven human activities were identified and analyzed. They are settlements, farming, road construction, firewood collection, timber production, mining and Chinese medicinal plant collection. The spatial distributions of these activities were characterized. The analysis of their spatial distributions and the pandas' habitat and distribution revealed that there is a relation existing between the human activities and the panda distribution, and the Giant Pandas have disappeared from the areas where the human activities are concentrated. GIS is the main tool used in this study to collect, store, retrieve, transform and present the spatial data of human activities and panda habitat and distribution in Wolong Nature Reserve.
文摘Chemical communication plays an important role in survival and reproductive success in mammalian species. In the present study, we examined the ontogenetic pattern of behavioral responses of male giant pandas （Ailuropoda melanoleuca ） to urine odors of conspecific individuals. Our data showed that exposure to the urine of adult females induced a significant increase in sniffing and environmental sniffing/licking behaviors, but a decrease in biting behavior, in males. Males of different ages displayed specific behaviors to female urine odors. Adult males spent more time licking than juvenile and sub-adult males. Further, sub-adult and adult males displayed high levels of environmental sniffing/licking, which was absent in the juvenile males. Juvenile males displayed scent rubbing behavior significantly more frequently than sub-adult and adult males, and also spent more time showing biting behavior than sub-adult males. Finally, juvenile and sub-aduh males showed no difference in response to female and male urine odors. Together, these data suggest that chemosensory cues from conspecific urines induce age-specific responses in male giant pandas.
