Most Download articles

Published in last 1 year | In last 2 years| In last 3 years| All| Most Downloaded in Recent Month| Most Downloaded in Recent Year|

Most Downloaded in Recent Month

Please wait a minute...


For Selected: Download Citations EndNote Ris BibTeX Toggle Thumbnails

Select

A CHECKLIST OF THE MAMMALS OF XIZANG (TIBET) FENG Zuojian 1, CAI Guiquan 2, ZHENG Changlin 2    Abstract （1648）      PDF （3539KB）（1668）       Knowledge map    Save Ellerman and Morrion-Scott (1951), in their account of the mammals of the Palaearctic Region and Indian Subcontinent, listed 16 families 38 genera and 55 species from xizang (Tibet) .The Chinese Academy of Sciences organized the camprehensive expeditions to Xizang mainly during 1959 -1960, 1966-1968, and 1973-1976 and the Northwest Plateau Institute of Biology, Academia Sinica, also carried out surveys in the same region during 1973-1974 and 1977-1978. Altogether over 1,500 mammal specimens representing 21 families 67 genera and 127 species were identified, of which 1 species and 6 subspecies were considered as new to science, and also 3 species and 15 subspecies were reported as new records for China.In our checklist, we have added 4 more new records for China (These records are marked with an asterisk in the checklist). Related Articles | Metrics

Select

ON THE GEOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION TAXONOMIC STATUS OF SPECIES AND EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF SIKA DEER IN CHINA QUO Yanshu , ZHENQ Huizhen    Abstract （2891）      PDF （506KB）（3885）       Knowledge map    Save In early Pleistocene, sika deer was only found in north China region and Taiwan; in middle pleistocene to holocence it extended to northeast region the east of Mongolia-Xinkian region the central China region the south China region, the east of southwest region and Qinghai-Tibet region. There is only one species ( Cervus nippon) in the east Asia from early pleistocene to holocene. It is devided into nine subspecies in China (C. n. sintikuensis, C. n. taicxuanus, C. n.grayi,C. n .hortulorum,C. n .mandarinu, C. n. grassianus,C. n. sinchuanrinus, C. n . kopschi C. n . pseudxis). Sika deer whose home is on the edge of the forest has better adaptabililty. Its distribution regions are abruptly shrinking with the continuous rising of Qinghai-Tibet plateau and man’s action after ice age. Now, there are only 1500 wild sika deers in China. It is discussed evolutionary history of sika deer yet. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Preliminary survey of mammals and birds diversity using camera traps in Yaoshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province ZHAO Chenguang, YANG Wei, ZHONG Qianjuan, WU Minghui, HU Longqin, DOU Wenli, WU Han, DUAN Yubao ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    2024, 44 (5): 642-653.   DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150760 Abstract （122）   HTML （4）    PDF （4180KB）（182）       Knowledge map    Save In order to systematically access the species diversity of mammals and birds of Yaoshan National Nature Re serve in Yunnan Province, we deployed 71 infrared cameras from July 2020 to October 2021 in 1 km × 1 km grid area of the reserve according to the altitude zone. During the monitoring period, a total of 17 960 camera days resulted in 8 274 independent and valid photos, including 3 810 mammals, 2 958 birds, 829 livestock, and 677 people. A total of 20 spe cies of mammals, belonging to 6 orders and 12 families, and 72 species of birds, belonging to 7 orders and 20 families, were recorded. Among them, one species is listed as Class Ⅰ and 15 species as Class Ⅱ National Key Protected Wildlife in China, representing 17.39% of total species listed. The five most detected mammal species were Dremomys per nyi, Muntiacus vaginalis, Callosciuru serythraeus, Arctonyx collaris, and Sus scrofa. The five most detected bird species were Chrysolophus amherstiae, Tragopan temminckii, Trochalopteron elliotii, Erythrogenys gravivox, Myophonus caeruleus. Our survey detected 42 species of birds new to the reserve, including Scolopax rusticola, Psittiparus gularis, and Larvivora cyane, and 3 new species of mammals, Martes flavigula, Meles leucurus, and Petaurista caniceps. There are significant differences in bird diversity at different altitudes and habitats ( P<0.01), but there are no differences be tween birds in different seasons ( P>0.05), and there are significant differences between animals in different seasons ( P<0.01). This study provides real image data of birds and mammals from Yaoshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, not only updates the database of species diversity in this area but also provides an objective basis for scientific protection and precise management of the reserve. Reference | Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Marine mammal researches in China HAO Yujiang,WANG Kexiong,HAN Jiabo,ZHENG Jingsong,XIAN Yijie,YAO Zhiping,LU Zhichuang,LI Haiyan,ZHANG Xianfeng    Abstract （8062）      PDF （441KB）（5689）       Knowledge map    Save Researchers in China have studied marine mammals for over 80 years. In recognition of Acta Theriologica Sinica’s 30 year anniversary,we have reviewed the history of this research using an extensive published literature as well as our own research and experience,summarized its progress,and discuss future prospects. Marine mammals in this paper are divided into three groups:whales,pinnipeds,and other marine mammals. We have focused on research examining the ecology, rearing and breeding biology,conservation genetic,acoustics,and conservation biology for selected species. Two main points have been drawn from the review. First,Chinese research on marine mammals is at the forefront of some fields including research on rearing and breeding biology,c onservation biology,and bio-acoustics of river dolphin or porpoise. The second point,unfortunately,is that there is a lack of systematics studies on marine mammals in Chinese coastal waters. Finally, we expect to see significant breakthroughs and real progress on the protection of endangered species in the near future. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

History,current situation and prospects on nature reserves for giant pandas ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in China HU Jinchu,ZHANG Zejun ,WEI Fuwen    Abstract （9669）      PDF （190KB）（5490）       Knowledge map    Save The giant panda,a tribute to emperors in ancient China,is an endemic species and regarded as a modern national treasure. Contributing to extensive illegal hunting,it has become endangered before liberation. During 1950s,Chinese government initiated the establishment of nature reserves to conserve wildlife and their habitats,and in 1960s,five reserves, including Wolong,Wanglang,Baihe,Labahe and Taibaishan,were established for the giant panda. Seven more reserves were established in 1970s,based on the first national ground survey for the giant panda,and the reserves for the species summed up to thirteen. The second national ground survey (1985 - 1988)indicated that the population of wild giant pandas was decreased as much as 54% . In 1990s,the total of panda reserves was increased to 36,and by now,there have been 63 reserves established to protect giant pandas and their habitats,covering about 85% of the remaining habitats and 50% of individuals. The extant population was estimated about 2000,sparsely distributed in remote western mountane ranges in China. Chinese government has developed many in-situ and ex-site conservation strategies to conserve the animal by now. Giant pandas should deserve a promising future. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

STUDIES ON REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOR OF DOMESTIC BLACK BEAR KONG Linglu, LAN Minjian, YANG Shikui, YANG Zhiyong, DENG Yinghong    Abstract （1431）      PDF （158KB）（2517）       Knowledge map    Save Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Research advances in conservation and management of endangered mammals on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Tongzuo ZHANG, Feng JIANG, Bo XU, Bin LI, Chengbo LIANG, Haifeng GU ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    2022, 42 (5): 490-507.   DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150696 Abstract （1698）   HTML （67）    PDF （1607KB）（1853）       Knowledge map    Save The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is a global biodiversity hotspot and a priority area for conservation.It hosts a variety of key protected and endemic wildlife species, contributing to a high level of species richness and a large proportion of endangered species. We reviewed the research advances in the conservation and management of 7 fauna groups on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (ungulates, felids, ursids, canids, mustelids, chiropterans, and other small mammals) from the perspectives of the endangered status, threatening causes, strategies and effects of conservation and management. The proportion of endemic species of ungulates was much higher than that of the other 6 groups. 81% ? 100% of ungulate, felid, ursid, and canid species were listed as the national key protected wildlife. 45% to 100% of ungulate, felid, and ursid species were listed as threatened by the Red List of China’s Vertebrates or Red List of IUCN, which is far higher than the global average. Habitat fragmentation, global warming, overgrazing, poaching and illegal trade, and environmental pollution were the major threats to the survival of endangered mammals on the QTP. The implementation of relevant laws and policies, the construction of nature reserves, as well as the carrying out of a large number of investigations, monitoring, and researches have provided legal guarantees and scientific basis for the conservation and management of endangered mammals on the QTP. In view of the limitations of current conservation and management, we suggest building a comprehensive and systematic big data platform, so as to conduct rapid assessment of conservation effectiveness on the QTP and research on spatial optimization of protected areas. We also suggest combining internationally advanced interdisciplinary theoretical methods and practical innovation to provide guidance and suggestions for the protection and management of endangered mammals, so as to provide important scientific and technical support for the biodiversity conservation and ecological civilization construction of China. Table and Figures | Reference | Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Advances in reproductive isolation mechanisms during animal speciation ZHANG Yuxing, WU Hong, YU Li ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    2023, 43 (6): 627-643.   DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150838 Abstract （596）   HTML （95）    PDF （4322KB）（932）       Knowledge map    Save The process of speciation and its mechanism is not only the‘mystery of mysteries’of Darwin, but also a key to understanding the biological diversity in nature, and it is also one of the scientific focuses in the field of evolutionary biology. Speciation refers to the evolutionary process in which a new species diverges from its ancestors, and it is also the process of reproductive isolation or barrier establishment among populations. The exploration and revelation of this process and its inherent genetic mechanism are the key to understanding the phenomenon of biodiversity. By focusing on animal groups, this review systematically describes the ways of reproductive isolation establishment and their molecular mechanisms, then discusses the bottlenecks, challenges and potential opportunities faced by current research on animal reproductive isolations, with a view to providing reference and inspiration for subsequent research on animal speciation. Reference | Related Articles | Metrics

Select

ON THE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION AND THE MAMMALIAN FAUNA OF ZHEJIANG PROVINCE ZHUGE Yang    Abstract （1898）      PDF （2775KB）（1498）       Knowledge map    Save Eighty-six species and two subspecies of mammals have been recorded in Zhejiang province. They belong to 10 orders and 29 families. Among the more abundant mammals are Rodentia, Chiroptera and Carnivora. Twenty species are considered as new records there. In the mammalian fauna the Oriental species are dominant, and the Palaearctic species are less. Both numbers of species compared about 4 : 1 .Based on the distribution of the mammals and the geographic conditions, the province may be divided into five zoogeographical regions, namely: ( 1 ) the northern plain region, ( 2 ) the eastern hill region, ( 3 ) the western hill-mountain region, ( 4 ) the southern mountain region and ( 5 ) the island region. Most mammals inhabit in the western and southern mountains, but less common in the island region. From north to south, the faunal composition is characterized by a proportional decrease of the Palaearctic elements with a corresponding increas of the Oriental elements. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

ON THE POPULATION DYNAMICS AND REGULATION OF MERIONES UNGUICULATUS IN AGRICULTURAL REGION NORTH TO YIN MOUNTAINS, INNER MONGOLIA XIA Wuping 1, LIAO Chonghui 1, ZHONG Wenqin 1, SUN Chonglu 1, TIAN Yun 2    Abstract （2591）      PDF （3697KB）（1714）       Knowledge map    Save The population dynamics of the gerbil, Meriortes unguiculatus Milne- Edwards was studied in the years 1964-69, at Siziwangqi,Inner Mongolia, where the agriculture has a representative characteristics in the region North to Yin Mountains.A strip area of 7-9 Km. in length was investigated annually in April, June and September and more than 1800 gerbils were captured. Their reproductive status and measurements were recorded, and their skulls were preserved for further studies.From the biological points of view, in studying the population dynamics of the gerbil, we have recognized the following 4 points:1) There were larger variations in age structure, body length, body weight etc. of the populations in different years.2) The percentage of the males with enlared seminal vesicle in the same season of different years had an inverse relation with the population densities.3)There was a positive correlation between the reproductive indices of the females and the density increments of next year. Besides, a positive correlation also existed between the spring reproductive indices and the summer density increments in multiples.4) Reproductive phenomenon existed in winter, but it changed greatly in different years. A non-reproductive period existed in August-September.The environmental factors influencing the population such as the climates and agricultural measures were also considered. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Human-large mammals conflicts:A new challenge of wildlife conservation CAI Jing,JIANG Zhigang    Abstract （1951）      PDF （357KB）（3805）       Knowledge map    Save Human-mammals conflict has become a problem worldwide. It not only brings damage to those people who live near the wildlife,but also causes problems to the conservation for wildlife. Main species causing problems include the wildelephants in Africa and Asia,the deer in North America and most of the large and median sized carnivores worldwide. The factors causing human and large mammals conflicts include the human population increases,wildlife habitat losses,change of land use pattern and wildlife population growth after effective implementation of conservation measures. Quite often several factors are involved in the human-large mammals conflicts. To resolve this problem,the government should enhance the management of large mammals and try to reduce the damage caused by those wild animals. On the other hand,the government should care the indigenous communities that are near the nature reserves and to help to develop the local economy while raising conservation awareness in the indigenous communities. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

CHARACTERISTICS OF MAMMAL FAUNA AND ECO-GEOGRAPHY IN BEIJING AREA ZHANG Jie    Abstract （1214）      PDF （2712KB）（1379）       Knowledge map    Save Studies on the mammal ecology had been undertaken from May, 1982 to July, 1983 in Beijing. This paper deals with the characteristics of mammal fauna and eco-geography only.Beijing is located in the northwest of North-China plain, and its mountain area accounts for 62%.The following aspects have been attained. 1. Characteristics of mammal fauna (1) The species are poor in Beijing and unevenly distributed, with a total number of 41 species.(2 ) None of the species are out of the ordinary. The whole fauna is a mixture of the fauna of South China, North China, Inner Mogolia-Xin-jiang and the Pacific monsoon area.( 3 ) Human's economic activities have led to distinct changes of the fauna.2. Characteristics of the Eco-geographyAccording to the composition character of the rodent community and environment, eight types of Eco-geography can be formed.3. The mammal resourses, natural protection as well as rodent damage and population growth were discussed. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

THE RECENT DISTRIBUTION, STATUS AND CONSERVATION OF PRIMATES IN CHINA MA Shilai, WANG Yingxiang    Abstract （1961）      PDF （1072KB）（2596）       Knowledge map    Save This Paper reports the recent distribution, status and conservation of Chinese primates. In China, there are 20 species of primates, 2 species of slow loris ( Nycticebus coucang and N. pygmaeus); 6 macaque species ( Macaco mulatta, M. nemestrina, M. thibetana, M. arctoides, M. assamensis and M.cyclopis); 5 langur species (Presbytls entellus,p.pileatus,p.-phayrei,P.frarcoisi and Pygathrix nemaeus); 3 species of golden monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellanae,R.bieti and R.brelichi); and 4 gibbon species ( Hylobates lar, H.leucogenys, H.concolor and H.hoolock), being all limited in southern and southeastern China (see Table 1 and Fig. 1 - 3). They are listed as the protected animals by Chinese government, of which presbytis pileatus and Nycticebus pygmaeus are protected by Yunnan provincial government, and Macaca mulatta, M. thibetana and M.arctoides are 2nd class protected animals of China, the rest species are all 1st class protected animals. Killimg or hunting are strictly forbidden.According to our survey since 1975 and the literature records, the recent natural distribution range and the numbers of Chinese primates are all narrowing and reducing although they are emphasized protected animals by Chinese government, however, the number of Sichuan golden monkey, Guizhou golden monkey, white-headed langur in Guangxi province and three subspecies of black gibbon in Yunnan are increasing slightly. The main reason of the narrowing in distribution and reducing in number is hunting and forest-destroying (Table 2). This situation cannot be completly changed in a short period.However, Chinese government has paid great attention to the conservation of the natural environment and to the rare wildlife. So far, there are more than 3 hundred Nature Reserves being established in China (total area of the Reserves is about 17,670, 000 hectare, reaching to 1.8% of Chinese territory), 20 of which belonging to the National Forestry and Wildlife Type Nature Reserves. The Reserves relating to the primates conservation are about 95 places (Table 3).It is reported (Zhang, 1986) that 4 hundred Reserves will be made in China before 1990. By then, the area of the Reserves of China will be about 2% of the territory. By 2000, Reserves may be developing into 500-600 places. Its total area will be reaching to 3% or 4% of the territory of China, which is close basically to the level of common countries in the world. Therefore, we believe that Chinese primates shall be well protected and developed in the near future. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Effects of Food Restriction on Physiological Conditions of Small Rodents LIANG Hong ZHANG Zhibin    Abstract （1251）      PDF （182KB）（1695）       Knowledge map    Save Food plays an important role in population regulation , but its mechanisms and impacts are still poorly understood. This paper reviews recent progress about the effects of food restriction on physiological conditions of small rodents. There is a close relationship between nutritional status of rodents and the activities of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and gonadal axis. The consequences of food restriction include inhibiting growth and endocrine , delaying puberty onset , inducing abnormal estrous cycles , inhibiting ovulation and resistance to disease. Food restriction results in a reduction in body temperature and resting metabolic rate. Food restriction also affects sex ratio and growth of subsequent offspring. Various ways and periods of starvation can cause different changes in endocritic function. Of small rodent , food hypothesis is a remarkable hypothesis on population regulation. Studying nutritional ecology of rodents is helpful in understanding the dynamic mechanisms of their population. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

THE STERILE EFFECT OF ALPHA- CHLOROHYDRIN ON CRICETULUS TRITON ZHANG Zhibin WANG Shuqing HAO Shoushen WANG Fusheng CAO Xiaoping    Abstract （1776）      PDF （240KB）（1858）       Knowledge map    Save Related Articles | Metrics

Select

BEHAVIORAL INTERACTIONS AND MATING BEHAVIOR OF RATLIKE HAMSTERS (CRICETULUS TRITON) DURING THE BREEDING SEASON ZHANG Jianxu,ZHANG Zhibin,WANG Zuwang    Abstract （2525）      PDF （161KB）（2349）       Knowledge map    Save In a Y-maze, the focal female ratlike hamsters ( Cricetuus triton) preferred body odor of males to females' or control (P<0.05) ; themale did not show a sexual preference for body odor ( P> 0.05), while preferred body odor of conspecific to control, these results indicated that body odor are attractive to the hamster, and the hamster’s response to the odor had sexual difference. The focal hamster spent more time in one of arms of Y-maze with hamster demonstrator than another control arm ( P< 0.05 or P < 0.01) ; males spent more time in one of arms with same-sex hamster demonstrator than another with the opposite-sex individual conspecific ( P< 0.01), and females did not spend different time ( P > 0.05). The results were mediatedby combination of agonistic behavior and mating patterns. The staged dyadic encounters were conducted in a neutral arena.Paired encounters between both same sexes contained frequent agonistic acts and few amiable acts, and the victors had more attack and flank gland marking ( P < 0.05 o r P < 0.01); although both male sand females exhibited less aggression when paired with opposite-sex conspecific, amiable acts were also fewer, and females received males' mounting only on the estrous day of estrous cycle and attacked males on other days of. The above results implied that the hamster was solitary and that f lank gland marking was positively related to agonistic behavior and dominant status. Ratlike hamsters had a typical mating behavior and exhibit multiple intromission followed by multiple ejaculations. Both males' Coolidge effectand females' multiple matings indicated that the hamster was polygynousor promiscuous mating. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

DISTRIBUTION,NUMBERS AND HABITAT OF SICHUAN SIKA DEER (CERVUS NIPPON SICHUANICUS) GU0 Yanshu    Abstract （2264）      PDF （344KB）（1953）       Knowledge map    Save The distribution, population size and habitat of sichuan sika deer(cervus nippon．sichuanlcus) were investigated from July 1992 to August 1999．Sichuan sika deer still survives in Tiebu region(E102°46′～103°14 ′，N33°58 ′～34°16 ′， area is 860 km 2，there are 630--650 deers)，Baxi region (E103°08 ′～103°35′ ．N33°33 ′-33 °46 ′．areais 603 km 2．130～150 deers)，Baihe region (El03° 59 ′～104°10 ′． N33°05′～ 33 °20 ′，area is 390 ㎞ 2，30-45 deers )．These distribution regiones are all．situated betweenQinghai-Tibet Plateau and Western Part Mountain of Sichuan．Because of interference fromman and livestock， the he bitat area is decreasing；the habitat quality is declining ；thhe population size of sichuan sika deer shows a descent trend Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Coprophagy in Herbivorous Small Mammals LIU Quansheng WANG Dehua    Abstract （2227）      PDF （163KB）（2217）       Knowledge map    Save Coprophagy is widespread among small-and medium-sized mammalian herbivores. These animals have a colonic separation mechanism , by which they can form two kinds of feces. Coprophagy provides another avenue for some species to recover nutrients , vitamins , microbial proteins and short chain fatty acids which produced in the hindgut. The digestibility of high fibre food is improved by caecotrophy. The daily rhythm of reingestion is the result of trade-off between the risk of feeding and coprophagy. The ingestion of soft feces is more strongly related to diet than to taxonomic association. This paper reviewed the coprophagy and its evolutionary and nutritional significance in herbivorous small mammals. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Daily Activity Rhythm and Time Budget of Sichuan Sika Deers GUO Yanshu    Abstract （2108）      PDF （99KB）（2099）       Knowledge map    Save Daily activity rhythm and time budget of 287 Sichuan sika deers ( Cervus nippon sichuanicus) were studied by direct observations for 2 934 h at the Tiebu Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, from February 1987 to September 2000. Three activities peaks were apparently in their daily activity rhythm: first peak at 18 : 30 - 20 : 00 , second at 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 , and third at 06 : 00 - 09 : 001 At the same time , three activities troughs were also observed : first at 23 : 00 - 00 : 00 , second at 04 : 00 , and third at 10 : 00 - 15 :00. There were bigger changes of daily active rhythm of Sichuan sika deer at different seasons1 Daily activity frequency ( hour mean) in spring, summer , autumn and winter were 55.29 ±32.97 % , 46.42 ±37.24 % , 48.21 ±35.80 % , 47.75 ±32.21 % ,respectively. They were similar at different seasons ( F = 0.32 < F 0.01 ) . Their annual mean of daily activities of feeding , drinking, moving , and others was 52.07 % with only 5.28 % during day-time mainly for resting and ruminating , and 46.79 % during night-time and dawn. Age , sex , breeding conditions , food resources , climatic factors , and human's interference could affect their time budget of activities. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE BENGAL TIGER(PANTHERA TIGRIS TIGRIS) IN NAMCHA BARWA, SOUTHEASTERN TIBET QIU Mingjang, ZHANG Ming, LIU Wulin    Abstract （1921）      PDF （181KB）（1964）       Knowledge map    Save Between May and June, September and October 1994, June and December 1995, we conducted a study on Bengal tigers in Namcha Barwa and adjacen tareas, southeastern Tibet. We determined the range of tigers and collected basic ecological information on this large predator. By tracking and independently investigating livestock predation around villages in Jinzhu Zangbu Valley, we confirmed the losses of 302 large livestock due to tiger predation between October 1993 and July 1995. A conservative estimate of the to tallive weight lost was 59881 kg, which averaged 2722 kg permonth, anequivalent to the monthly in take of 11 free-ranging tigers. Tiger predation affected all 12 villages and 62% households living in Jinzhu Zangbu Valley, with family loss rate of livestock ranging between 7.7% and 100%. Field observations suggest that, in addition to uncontrolled hunting, losses of low land fo rest to agriculture and pasture have resulted in dwindling of the food base for tigers in the region. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A Survey of the Giant Panda Population and Habitats in the Xiaoxiangling Mountains RAN Jianghong, ZENG Zongyong, WANG Hongjia, LIU Shaoying,FU Jianrong, LIU Shichang    Abstract （3264）      PDF （432KB）（2087）       Knowledge map    Save The giant panda of the Xiaoxiangling Mountains are distributed in Shimian, Mianninng and Jiulong Counties. Their population size is one of the lowest among all mountain regions. The results of the 3rd Nationwide Giant Panda Census show that the total area of giant panda habitat in this region 802.04 km 2，the population size of the giant panda is 32 individuals. There is panda habitats of 489.68 km 2 and 24 individuals in three Nature Reserves located in the Xiaoxiangling Mountains. Area of the panda habitats is 168.01km 2 and there are 6 individuals at the Sichuan Yele Nature Reserve of Mianning County. Area of the panda habitats is 306.38 km 2 and there 14 individuals at the Sichuan Liziping Nature Reserve of Shimian County. Area of the panda habitats is 15.19 km 2 and 1individual at the Sichuan Gonggashan Nature Reserve. The panda habitats inthe Xiaoxiangling Mountains are seriously fragmented. The giant panda population in the Xiaoxiangling Mountains has been separated into two parts by No. 108 National Highway from Chengdu to Kumning, and includes individuals from two other isolated insular areas, so that it is a metapopulation of the giant panda. The size of subpopulation A, located to the east of No. 108 National highway, is 13 with relatively intact habitats of 263.54 km 2. The size, of subpopulation B, located to the west of No. 108 National Highway, is 19 with fragment habitat of 538.50 km 2. Because of small population size and fragmentation of habitat in the Xiaoxiangling Mountains, the giant panda population is severely endangered. So conservation of the panda population and their habitats in the Xiaoxiangling Mountains must be enhanced. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

THE BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BUFF-BREASTED RATS (RATTUS FLAVIPECTUS) IN YANGTSE VALLEY IN CHINA ZHANG Meiwen, CHEN Anguo, WANG Yong, QUO Cong, LIU Huifen, LI Bo    Abstract （1610）      PDF （439KB）（2215）       Knowledge map    Save The evidence indicated that the Buff-breasted rat that distributed mainly in south China and Southeast Asia is spreading to the north. Although the population density of the animal in south China is still higher than that of in north China, the population of this animal is increasing in the north China and decreasing in south China. It is suggested that the worming climate be one of the most important reasons for the spreading of the animal and the increasing of the population in north. The population of the animal decreasing in south is because of the improving of house structure. The rats in south China inhabit both in farmer’s house and on farmland. However，the rats distributing in north China mainly inhabit in the buildings. These perhaps relate to the differences of climate between the north and the south. The mean body weight，body length and tail length are 86.7g，142.9 mm and 157.6 mm respectively in Dongting Lake region. The body length of the animals in Dongting Lake region is generally shorter than the tail length. However, the proportion of the individuals that the tail length is shorter than the body length in Dongting Lake region is lower than that in Yunnan. The animals breed all the year in Dongting Lake region. The breeding potential of the animal reaches the peak during April and May. The monthly mean value of rate of pregnancy and index of reproduction (litter size number of subadult + adult females) are 25. 5% and 1 .99 respectively. The mean litter size is 7. 11(range 1-17) . The monthly mean proportion of testes in scrotum is 68.0%. The animals that distribute in north China stop breeding in winter. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Comparative Space Use Patterns of Wild Giant Pandas and Livestock ZHOU Shiqiang, Vanessa HULL, ZHANG Jindong, HUANG Jinyan, LIU Dian, HUANG Yan, LI Desheng, ZHANG Hemin ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    2016, 36 (2): 138-151.   DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.201602002 Abstract （2523）      PDF （2409KB）（3768）       Knowledge map    Save Habitat use describes how wildlife utilize natural resources, and their activity patterns, and has great influence on the genetic exchange between local populations and their viability. Between 2010 and 2012, we collected habitat data and GPS data from giant pandas and livestock—domestic horses at the Hetaoping section of Wolong National Nature Reserve and surrounding areas by using GPS collar tracking technology. Afterwards, we selected GPS data from a representative 3 pandas and 3 horses and calculated the terrain, home range, daily movement distance and number of core areas by applying analyses such as digital elevation model (DEM) and animal movement module. Finally, we analyzed and tested whether there were significant differences between the habitat use of giant pandas and of livestock. The results showed that there were significant differences in habitat use between giant pandas and livestock in terms of altitude, slope and aspect of the terrain, home range, daily movement distance and number of core areas both seasonally and yearly. For giant pandas, habitat use changed between Fargesia robusta, Yushania brevipaniculata and Bashania faberi bamboo forests according to season and food abundance (bamboo shoots, bamboo stems, bamboo leaves), and exhibited a random dispersal pattern across a large activity range (altitude range, home range), short daily movement distance, large number of core areas and high variation between individuals and months. For livestock, depending on the original release site and disturbance level, habitat use exhibited a different pattern. However, compared with that of giant pandas, horses featured small home ranges, long daily movement distance, small number of core areas, and low variation between individual groups and months. These two divergent habitat use patterns put distinctive levels of pressure on local natural resources: the one adopted by giant pandas is beneficial for the recovery of bamboo resources and the sustainable development of the ecosystem; on the contrary, the one adopted by livestock will cause deterioration of the bamboo resources and destruction to the integrity of the ecosystem. Consequently, it is urgent for Wolong National Nature Reserve to reinforce the management of domestic grazing animals, and coordinate economic development of local communities with biodiversity conservation. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Camera-trapping survey of mammals and birds in the Guizhou Dashahe National Nature Reserve LI Qiaoming, GOU Wei, JI Chengpeng, XIAO Wenhong, CHEN Sikan, XIAO Zhishu ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    2022, 42 (1): 108-117.   DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150536 Abstract （1735）   HTML （112）    PDF （2255KB）（2479）       Knowledge map    Save From December 2016 to August 2019, we set up 85 grids (1 km×1 km) and 114 camera-trapping stations to investigate the wildlife resources of mammals and birds in the Dashahe National Nature Reserve, Guizhou province, China. Our survey included 19 950 trap days and 10 767 independent pictures. We identified a total of 86 species from 35 families and 12 orders, including 25 species of mammals belonging to 14 families and 5 orders and 61 species of birds belonging to 21 families and 7 orders. Among them, 4 species were listed as Class Ⅰ and 19 species were listed as Class Ⅱ National Protected Wildlife in China, and 24 species were recorded for the first time in the Dashahe reserve. The most abundant mammal species based on the relative abundance index and grid occupancy were Muntiacus reevesi, Paguma larvata, and Sus scrofa. In addition, the most abundant bird species were Chrysolophus pictus, Tragopan temminckii, and Leiothrix argentauris. Our results provide basic information on the relative abundance of terrestrial wild mammals and birds for protection management and long-term monitoring in this reserve. Reference | Related Articles | Metrics

Select

THE DEVELOPING OF GIANT PANDA DNA FINGERPRINTING PROBE F2ZGP96060801AND THE COMPARATIVE TEST ANALYSIS OF 5 PROBES FANG Shengguo FENG Wenhe ZHANG Anju ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA    1997, 17 (3): 165-171.   Abstract （1324）      PDF （737KB）（1645）       Knowledge map    Save Related Articles | Metrics

Select

STUDIES ON THE GLIRES (RODENTIA AND LAGOMORPHA) FAUNA AND ITS DIVISION OF HENAN PROVINCE    Abstract （950）      PDF （2598KB）（1341）       Knowledge map    Save Related Articles | Metrics

Select

THE BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RODENT PESTS ON THE PASTURE IN INNER MONGOLIA AND THE ECOLOGICAL STRATEGIES OF CONTROLLING ZHONG Wenqin, ZHOU Qingqiang, SUN Chonglu    Abstract （1561）      PDF （2846KB）（1719）       Knowledge map    Save This paper deals with the types of the rodent pest area on the grazing land in Inner Mongolia and the regularity of their forming and developing. Colonial rodents such as Microtus brandti, Meriones unguiculatus and Ochotona daurica do harm to the grazing lands in this region. Over-grazing and unsuitable reclamation result in the degeneration of grazing lands which provide favourable conditions for these rodents in their habitat selection. In certain successive stages of degeneration of grassland community, the population density of the harmful rodents increases with the growth of degeneration, moreover, it accelerates the degeneration of the grazing lands.There will be a succession of these colonial rodents in the grazing lands under sustained over-grazing.The ecological strategies for preventing the present degeneration-rodent destroyed pastures are suggested. To improve the range management and to prevent over-grazing of the pastures are the main measures for controlling the rodent pests in Inner Mongolia. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Distribution pattern and zoogeographical discussion of mammals in Xin-jiang HUANG Wei,XIA Lin,FENG Zuojian,YANG Qisen    Abstract （3822）      PDF （882KB）（4003）       Knowledge map    Save Xinjiang is located in the northwestern portion of China. Altogether,138 species of mammals belonging to 8 orders and 22 families have been recorded by the authors in Xinjiang. Among them,119 species (86.2% of the total number of the mammals) are considered to be Palaearctic and 9 species to be Oriental mammals,with the others considered to be widely spread mammals. On the basis of regions of investigation,we identified 85 Operational Taxonomic Units (OTU) for clustering. Then the information of mammals in each was used to compute composition similarity for the 85 OTU using Ward's methods of cluster analysis. According to the composition of clustering analysis and of the local landform in Xinjiang etc. , the zoogeographic distribution can be divided into three grades. First, the region of northern part and Hami Basin is separated from the others in Xinjiang. Second,the region of the Altay Mountains is separated from the others in the north,while the region of northern Karakorum-Kunlun Mountains and southern Tarim Basin is separated from the others in the south. Third,the deltaic region of Yily,the region of southern Junggar Basin,the region of Tarbagatai Mountains and the northwest of Junggar Basin and the region of Hami Basin and western Tianshan Mountains are all separated from each, while the region of southern Tianshan Mountains and Pamir Altiplano and the region of northern Tarim Basin are separated from each other. Obviously,the distribution of species is associated with the environments where they live,and some natural barriers can restrict dispersal of mammals. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

ON THE GLIRES OF NORTHERN XINJIANG MA Yong, WANG Fonggui, JIN Shanke, LI Sihua, LIN Yonglie, YIE Zongyiao    Abstract （1585）      PDF （2882KB）（1558）       Knowledge map    Save This Paper Presents a result of systematic study on the Glires (lagomorphs and rodents) of Northern Xinjiang, China. A total of 1,241 specimens, collected from the region mainly in 1974-1980 and partly in 1960 and 1968, belong to 2 orders 10 families 33 genera 53 species and 66 subspecies. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A STUDY ON THE AGE AND POPULATION COMPOSITION OF THE GIANT PANDA BY JUDGING DROPPINGS IN THE WILD HU Jinchu    Abstract （2057）      PDF （1144KB）（1828）       Knowledge map    Save It is very difficult to study the age and population composition of the giant panda, as they live in bamboo thickets, being a sparse population. In the Wuyipeng study area in the Wolong Natural Reserve, Sichuan. We created 7 trails through panda habitat. Along these trails we could carry out number estimation and collected fresh droppings of different individuals.The sizes of the droppings and 30 undigested bamboo stem fragments in the droppings were measured. The undigested bamboo leaf fragments were also measured at random. Thus the age of each animal could be determined. On the basis of the measurement and ecological information taken, the giant panda were put into 4 age-groups i.e., cub, juvenile, adult and senile.The determinations were approved by comparison between the droppings and bamboo fragments with those of the known aged giant pandas both in wild and in captivity.The age composition of the population of giant panda in Wuyipeng study area is relatively stable. The percentages of the giant pandas of different age groups show the characteristics of longlived animals. Related Articles | Metrics