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 22, 2017 | Science |
Having just returned from my month long stay in China, there seems to be no rest for the weary. With our reintroduction and weaning research opening up in Gengda in August, we are frantically putting together all of the pieces. In order to ensure a smooth transition,...
by Meg | Jun 5, 2017 | Science |
Studying animals and their behavior has come a long way since the pure behaviorism of Skinner and his colleagues. In those darker days, a form of Cartesian thought reigned supreme and non-human animals were basically assumed to operate purely on the basis of...
by Meg | Jun 2, 2017 | Internship |
Our first week at Bifengxia has been filled with panda observations, training in the behavioral studies, and meeting the CCRCGP staff. One of the first things you notice about the pandas is the amount of time spent eating—and the amount of feces that surround them. As...
by Meg | May 28, 2017 | Internship |
When the interns first arrive, a laundry list of items have to be taken care of. Police station to register, tour of the city, choosing a bedroom, groceries, ATM, going over apartment rules, base rules, safety, and working together as a team. This usually takes place...
