China has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by opening the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard Culture International Communication Center in Jilin Province. The center aims to raise global awareness about the endangered Manchurian tigers and Amur leopards.
Established through a partnership between the management bureau of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Jishi Media, the center will showcase rare footage of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife collected through the park’s advanced monitoring system.
“We want to create a strong cultural brand for these magnificent creatures,” said You Zhiqiang, general manager of Jishi Media. “Through international collaboration and innovative communication channels, we hope to engage a wider audience in conservation efforts.”
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, officially established in 2021, spans the provinces of Heilongjiang and Jilin. It now serves as a sanctuary for about 70 wild Manchurian tigers and 80 Amur leopards, two of the world’s most endangered species.
The park’s monitoring system, largely developed by Jishi Media, includes nearly 28,000 infrared cameras, fire-prevention technologies, and AI-driven analytics. These tools not only help protect the wildlife but also assist in individual identification of wild Siberian tigers.
Manchurian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are primarily found in Russia’s Far East and northeast China. Their population has been dwindling due to habitat loss and poaching. The efforts made by China aim to reverse this trend and ensure a future for these iconic animals.
The new center’s launch marks a hopeful chapter in wildlife conservation, inspiring young people around the world to join the cause in protecting our planet’s biodiversity.
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China establishes wildlife center for tiger, leopard protection
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