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Sitting on a huge king lotus leaf launched again Sitting on a huge king lotus leaf launched again
Giant Water Lilies (Victoria amazonica) planted in XTBG are now at their best time. The most interesting thing about this flower is the large leaves which can hold considerable weight while floating on the water.   Giant water lily at the Aquatic Garden   In order to make visitors have a better understanding on this inter...
Little guides show in XTBG Museum Little guides show in XTBG Museum
“Hello, everyone! Welcome to the Tropical Rainforest Ethnic Culture Museum! I am a little guide, showing you around the Museum….”   On July 30, many visitors in the XTBG Museum were surprised at being guided by some little guides. Satisfied with the guiding service by the kids, the visitors showed much interest in the pr...
Come to XTBG to watch Asian Openbill Stork Come to XTBG to watch Asian Openbill Stork
  Mysterious flocks of large birds occasionally appear in and around XTBG since April. What are they? Many people were wondering about their names and attracted by them. They ornament the Flower Garden more beautiful and eye-catching.   They are named as Asian openbill, Anastomus oscitans (protonym, Ardea oscitans), also...
A wild night out in a nature reserve near XTBG A wild night out in a nature reserve near XTBG
In June, Xishuangbanna comes into its rainy season and it’s a special time to enjoy outdoor activities. Many XTBG young staff and students take wildlife watching at night to discover new experiences.   Choosing a nature reserve near XTBG as their place, a group of young staff and students started their exploration of the n...
Meet-a-Tree game for children at XTBG kindergarten Meet-a-Tree game for children at XTBG kindergarten
On the Fascination of Plants Day (May 18), children at XTBG kindergarten were led to encounter nature directly. They had Meet-a-Tree game, in which a child is blindfolded in the forest, taken to a particular tree, and asked to feel the tree to discern its uniqueness—bark texture, leaf shape, girth, moss, etc.   20 children...
TOP 10 FINALISTS BGCI/Fairchild Challenge Global Competition 2011/2012 TOP 10 FINALISTS BGCI/Fairchild Challenge Global Competition 2011/2012
BGCI is delighted to announce the top 10 finalists of the 2011/12 Fairchild Challenge/BGCI Global Competition. From this ten, the top five will be announced on May 16th and top three (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be announced on May 18th. Check back to see who the winners are!   The wreath of picture 2 was selected and sent by X...
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