What’s the most dangerous animal in China? The internet tells me it’s the Chinese cobra, but my own rather hair-raising research suggests that it is a seldom seen and poorly known species known as the takin, says Jonathan Eames. It all started in the Qinling Mountains in the north-west of the country, where I was […]
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“It’s the size of a house cat, with all the charisma of rusty-red teddy bear…”
These tree-dwelling cuties are the original panda, having been described by scientists nearly 50 years before their black and white namesakes. They’re not actually even close relatives of the giant panda, belonging to their own unique family (Ailuridae) and sharing traits withracoons, weasels and skunks. How big are red pandas? Brilliantly adapted against the cold and for life in the […]
Top 11 Wildlife Conservation Books for Eco-Warriors
What do you think of when you hear the term “wildlife conservation”? Most probably, you are picturing a sanctuary for endangered species, and you are not wrong. However, there’s more to this type of natural organization. It also helps with preserving ecosystems, fostering biodiversity, and, in a more global sense, making sure that future generations […]