by Meg | Sep 23, 2017 | Internship |
As we conclude our first several weeks at Bifengxia, it’s a great time to reflect on the delightful conglomeration of exploring and learning that we’ve experienced. The three of us hit the ground running (literally and figuratively); combing the scenic expanses of the...
by Meg | Sep 7, 2016 | Science |
Nǐ hǎo! It’s been two weeks since I arrived in Ya’an and I can easily say that I love it here. That isn’t to say that it hasn’t been an adjustment, but it’s a welcome one. The city of Ya’an is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The culture is rich and the people are kind...
by Meg | Aug 15, 2016 | Panda |
Brian Kinane updates us on the new Baixiongping- Rewind October 2002- Wolong, a successful breeding program has led to a dramatic rise in the number of Giant Pandas ex-situ. As more and more of these fluffy charismatic bears stake claim here, competition for...
by Meg | Apr 11, 2016 | Internship, Panda, Science |
It’s been a sunny last few days here in Bifengxia jam packed with matings and film crews running around the breeding center. Last time I (Nicki) made dating profiles for some of the ‘Bifengxia Bachelors’ and I thought it was only fair that the girls get a chance to...
by Meg | Mar 13, 2016 | China, Internship, PDX Wildlife
While most of the research we conduct here at Bifengxia is on pandas, once in a while the competitive nature of human beings comes into focus, especially among roommates. I’m excited to see our four PDXWildlife interns getting along so well. They have quickly...
