by Meg | Jun 23, 2017 | Internship |
Since arriving in Ya’an I’ve had the opportunity to experience and learn many new things. Not just from the studying pandas, but also from exploring the busy city of Ya’an. Here are a few of my favorite moments that I’d like to share with everyone!...
by Meg | Jun 16, 2017 | Science |
I’ve had a whirlwind of experiences in China and I can’t believe it’s been nearly a month since arriving! From waking up early to study pandas, to flavorful spicy foods, and the scenic view outside my bedroom window, many things are refreshingly different from...
by Meg | May 15, 2017 | China |
Although we are based out of Portland, Oregon, all of our field work is conducted in China. Ever since 2010, Meghan and I collectively spend ~5 months a year in Sichuan at multiple panda bases such as Bifengxia, Dujiangyan, and Gengda. Leasing an apartment in...
by Meg | May 12, 2017 | PDXWildlife
With temperatures and humidity both reaching the 90’s in Ya’an, the summer panda research will soon begin. We’ve selected four very motivated and intelligent applicants- Michelle, Lorelei, Katherine, and Jonathan, who will collect behavioral...
by Meg | May 11, 2017 | Internship, PDXWildlife |
Hello everyone! My name is Katherine Brantley and I am a Summer 2017 Giant Panda Intern with PDXWildlife! I will be performing behavioral observations for determining giant panda personality profiles. Endangered species and conservation have always been huge passions...
