An integrative taxonomic study combining male genital morphology with mitochondrial COI DNA barcoding has revealed four new ...

A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan as scientists find ways to protect and breed the rare mammals in China's longest river.

China's vast geographic diversity supports remarkable ecosystems filled with species adapted to extreme climates and unique landscapes. Because many of these animals face habitat pressures, intensive ...

BEIJING (Reuters) – A zoo in southwestern China locked lions, bears and wolves in their cages as deadly flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak swept through the region, a decision that the animal rights ...

Dr. Li visiting a rescue home in Northeast China. Source: Peter Li, used with permission. "All in all, Chinese culture does not sanction cruelty to nonhuman animals." —Peter Li, Animal Welfare in ...

Wang Ding, the hydrobiological researcher who has led the protection of the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise, stands near some of the captive mammals at the Institute of Hydrobiology under the ...