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For this #Caturday top notch NatGeo #wildographer @staffanwidstrand Presents CATWALK with CATITUDE. Pallas's Cat, or Manul, is a high altitude pika-hunter of the open mountain tundra of the Tibetan high plateau, Qinghai, China. A cat with an altitude for sure! Actually almost 5.000 metres. . Do follow @StaffanWidstrand for more of his amazing work & enquire about prints. Gear: #Nikon D5, Nikkor 800 mm . #Wildography #nikonambassador #staffanwidstrand #wildwondersofchina #manul #cat #catsofinstagram #catitude #attitude #altitude #china #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #earthcapture #wildlifeonearth #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #ig_masterpiece #visualsofearth #bigcatswildlife (at Qinghai Province China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjKr6gXgMhH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#caturday #wildographer #nikon #wildography #nikonambassador #staffanwidstrand #wildwondersofchina #manul #cat #catsofinstagram #catitude #attitude #altitude #china #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #earthcapture #wildlifeonearth #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #ig_masterpiece #visualsofearth #bigcatswildlife

[wildwondersofchina]

Wonder of Life, is a new book about wildlife conservation in China with images by Wild Wonders of China photographers Magnus Lundgren, Staffan Widstrand and Suzi Eszterhas. The book is released by Chinese National Geography, owned by the Chinese Academy of Science.

#wonderoflife #china #conservation #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #book #wildwondersofchina

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Happy #NationalWildlifeDay everyone!! This year is Big Cat awareness year, which does strike me as a bit strange, only in that big cats are amongst the most widely known and loved creatures on the planet. Awareness seems not to be the only issue. Take the tiger for example—is there anyone who is not “aware” of the tiger or in awe of the tiger’s magnificence and majesty? Yet, despite that awareness, the global tiger population has dropped by 95% over the past 100 years. Who is not aware of the African lion? And yet their population has dropped by 40% over the past 20 years. So, I guess what I’m saying is it’s not just awareness of the animals that is needed, but also awareness of what activities are causing their decline, and what actions can be taken to stop that decline. The major threats facing snow leopards are habitat destruction and isolation, poaching, retribution killing, and climate change. Most of these problems are common to all big cats, and together we must attempt to address these issues if we are to save the world’s wild cats, large and small. ******** @jedweingarten @natgeocreative @wildwondersofchina (at Qinghai) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnVA-F6jJQF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q4frh75h7px0

#nationalwildlifeday

[earthstory]

wildwondersofchina A wonderful timelapse film of the rising sun hitting the peak of Mount Miancimu, 6,054 m, also known among the locals as ”The Wife of Kawagebo/Meili Snow Mountain”. . Film shot by @liisawidstrand on the #wildwondersofchina expedition to the famous ”Three Parallel Rivers” @UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Yunnan, China.

#Sunrise #China #Tibet #MOuntain #mountains #nature #travel #timelapse #snow #geology #video #himalayas #outdoors #meili snow mountain #Wife of Kawagebo #UNESCO #World heritage #instagram #the earth story

[gmartinezmolina]

#Repost @wildwondersofchina (@get_repost) ・・・ Staffan Widstrand captured this beautiful blue-throated barbet (Magalaima asiatica) as it flew from it’s perch in the rainforests of Southwestern Yunnan. It was but one of a great many species that @roymangersnes and @staffanwidstrand managed to find and photograph during their 3 week mission in Dehong Prefecture. ******** Photo by @staffanwidstrand #onassigment for @wildwondersofchina, invited by Nature Images of China to participate in “Beautiful Dehong,” a project by the Dehong Government. Nikon D500, Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 ******** #Nikon #instabirds #feather_perfection #your_best_birds #pocket_birds

#nikon #repost #onassigment #your_best_birds #feather_perfection #pocket_birds #instabirds

[wildwondersofchina]

Milu deer story in National Geographic China

Staffan Widstrands images of the Chinese Milu deer (Père David's  deer) are part of a big story in the Chinese edition of National Geographic Magazine, including its cover image! "Proud. Yet another result from Wild Wonders of China!" says Staffan. 

#nationalgeographic #china #wildwondersofchina #wildlife #conservation #photography

[wildwondersofchina]

UNSEEN, UNEXPECTED, UNFORGETTABLE

The Wild Wonders of China exhibition is now open at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It showcases China's natural treasures and fascinating wildlife, highlighting the many Chinese conservation success stories, showing that nature conservation really works. The exhibition with stunning photography is there to enjoy until May 3, 2020. Welcome!

https://www.wildlifeart.org/exhibits/wild-wonders-china-photography-staffan-widstrand/

#wildwondersofchina #photography #wildlife #exhibition #art #conservation #china

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Wild Wonders of China – IMAX 3D

Wild Wonders of China partner Blue Sky are planning to make a Wild Wonders  of China IMAX film in 3D! “These giant screen films are made to inspire and encourage deeper knowledge of universal themes” says the director and producers of Wild Wonders of China 3D. “Our enthusiasm for the subject material of this project is surpassed only by our intention to make as good a film as possible and to do it in a safe and secure manner.” Wild Wonders of China give its full support of this project and will report here on the process.

#wildwondersofchina #bluesky #imax #3d #imax3d #film

[funnywildlife]

Hide And Seek Elephant Spotted at Marataba Private Reserve in South Africa by top notch #Wildography, Nat Geo Explorer, founder of @wildwondersofchina, Sony Imaging Ambassador & partner at @wildnaturefotoresor guide @staffanwidstrand. Give him a follow for more awesomeness, inspiration and consider joining him on a photographic trip to the roof of the world- Tibet later this year in November, with @wildnaturefotoresor. #enquirenow https://www.wildnaturephotoadventures.com/portfolio-items/the-roof-of-the-world-the-nature-and-wildlife-of-the-tibetan-high-plateau-18th-october-3rd-november-2020/ #Wildography #wildlifephotography #africansafaris #staffanwidstrand #elephant #marataba #funnywildlife #comedywildlife #funny #animal #animallovers #animalelite #animalplanet #wildlifelovers #wildlifeaddicts #naturelovers #natureaddict #wildlifeplanet #wildgeography #wildlife_perfection #featured_wildlife #africansafari https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVaeqDARZT/?igshid=1p2dy15blhzk7

#wildography #enquirenow #wildlifephotography #africansafaris #staffanwidstrand #elephant #marataba #funnywildlife #comedywildlife #funny #animal #animallovers #animalelite #animalplanet #wildlifelovers #wildlifeaddicts #naturelovers #natureaddict #wildlifeplanet #wildgeography #wildlife_perfection #featured_wildlife #africansafari

[wildwondersofchina]

WWF Panda Book of the Year Award 2018

WWF Sweden gives Widstrand & Lundgren The Panda Book of the Year Award 2018 for the book

”Ett vildare liv” (“A WILDER LIFE”)

A WILDER LIFE is a magnificent coffee-table book about the return of the wild, often called “rewilding”.

“We want to see more of the wild coming back into our lives. We believe that almost all places can become one or several steps wilder. Often with surprisingly small efforts leading to great results. We ask ourselves what we could all do for the wild, in our daily lives, suggesting a number of possible actions. At the same time also demonstrating some of the latest successes within rewilding and nature conservation. It really works. Through emotional imagery from the Wild Wonders of Europe and Rewilding Europe initiatives, we showcase Europe’s amazing natural heritage. The powerful visuals underline how absolutely exciting and loveable nature is in our part of the world.”

Staffan Widstrand and Magnus Lundgren

This first edition of “Ett vildare liv” is in Swedish. The book can be ordered already today through WWF Sweden ([email protected] or phone [phone]), or bought in a bookstore from early October onward.

A very special thanks to the brilliant Wild Wonders of Europe photographers Vincent Munier (the cover image), Grzegorz Leśniewski, Florian Möllers, Sandra Bartocha, Daniel Bergmann, Maurizio Biancarelli, Peter Cairns, Laurie Campbell, Cornelia Dörr, Martin Falklind, Erlend Haarberg, Ole Jørgen Liodden, Mireille de la Lez, David Maitland,Diego López, Verena Popp-Hackner, Iñaki Relanzon, Stefano Unterthiner, Markus Varesvuo, Konrad Wothe, Sven Zacek, Solvin Zankl and Christian Ziegler, whose pictures feature in the book, alongside Staffan’s and Magnus’s. Thanks of course to Nikon, Världsnaturfonden WWF and Rewilding Europe, Nokia and Epson, who have been solid partners over the years it took to produce this material. Finally, thanks also to Lotta Odelius, who is the design genius behind the graphic design of the book!

The book is printed on a 100% recycled paper called Cocoon Silk, from Antalis. Not one new tree has had to be cut for it.

#wildwondersofeurope #wildwondersofchina #staffanwidstrand #magnuslundgren #wwf #pandabook #conservation #photography

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Hong Kong underwater

Many people are unaware of the rich biodiversity that exists in the waters around the modern metropolis of Hong Kong. Below that thin blue line that we refer to as "sea level," there exists an entire new world. Or actually an old world, more ancient than almost anything on land. All kinds of creatures call these rich waters home, most of them being completely unaware that they live next to one of the world's busiest big cities. Magnus Lundgren carried out the difficult task of photographing these creatures in the ocean, while Chen Jianwei and Wu Ying photographed Hong Kong coasts and rainforests, all in cooperation with the National Geographic Society. Please view the Hong Kong Gallery

#underwater #photography #wildwondersofchina #hongkong #underwaterphotography

[wildwondersofchina]

Eco Forum Global Conference in Guiyang and Huangguoshu 16-19 June

The yearly mustering of most of China’s top business leaders and government officials, to continue developing the important national policy concept of ”Eco-civilization”.

This year we were invited, together with Vance Martin of the WILD Foundation, to be part of the discussions. One focus point for the meeting in Huangguoshu was also about furthering the World Heritage status application for the Huangguoshu waterfalls.

Staffan Widstrand held an image presentation about Wild Wonders of China in Huangguoshu, where the images really came across to the 500+ audience, on the almost 15 metre wide, beautifully curved LED screen on stage. Our presentation was one of the few that had a visual basis, and we showed huge photos from the nature that everyone else was talking about. It was greatly appreciated.

#ecoforum #china #staffanwidstrand #wildwondersofchina

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Keke Xili, Qinghai, selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

Congratulations to China's nature conservationists, for yet another significant victory: The UNESCO World Heritage Site listing on July 7, 2017 of Qinghai Hoh Xil, on the Tibetan high plateau, home grounds to about 50 000 of the exclusive Tibetan antelope, (Pantholops hodgsoni), an endemic species to this region and one of China's come-back species. The area that is given this status of "outstanding global value" is no less than 4,1 million hectares (41 000 sq km) in size! Many other high altitude wildlife species live here, f ex Tibetan wolf, Tibetan brown bear, Tibetan fox, Tibetan gazelle, Tibetan pika, wild yak, snow leopard, saker falcon and Pallas's cat or Manul, which is shown here. Another big step forward in China's nature conservation efforts.  

#unesco #wildwondersofchina #worldheritage #china #wildlife

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The first ever Wilderness maps of China, now published

In June 2017, the scientific journal ”China Landscape Architecture” in 2017, 6:26-33 published a landmark set of maps, based on years of studying satellite image data, by researchers Cao Yue, Long Ying and Yang Rui, with the title ”Identification and Spatial distribution of Wilderness areas at the National Scale in Mainland China”. This is the first time ever China’s wilderness areas have been defined and identified on a map. This will be very useful when the country moves ahead with its national park system.

#china #wildwondersofchina #map #wilderness

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Nikon partners with Wild Wonders of China

We welcome that Nikon Corporation just signed up to join Wild Wonders of China as our camera gear partner for several years to come. A majority of our photographers already use Nikon equipment. We will be developing several exciting cooperations with Nikon around this partnership in the near time and over the coming years. We would here like to pay our respect and express our gratitude to Nikon for joining our Dream Team of partners at this important early stage of the project.

With this investment, Nikon clearly shows that they are ”At the heart of the image”.

#nikon #nikonphotography #wildwondersofchina

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China’s Massive New National Park

Adding to an already impressive list of achievements in the past year towards President Xi’s stated goal of “ecological civilization,” China has approved a new national park larger than the USA’s Yellowstone in the NE part of the country. This new park will protect critical habitat for the world’s most endangered large cats—the Amur leopard and the Siberian (Amur) Tiger.

 The new park will span over 14,500 sq. km., and will be a cornerstone of China’s newly created National Park System, which the government created by working in close partnership with the Chicago-based Paulson Institute. While this new park system strives to improve on modern environmental conservation, it is worth noting that China is also home to some of the world’s first protected areas and some of the longest continually protected areas as well.

 Finally, we will be keeping a close eye on developments in this park and look forward to bringing you images from a full blown photo mission here when the time is right.

Photo by Chen Jianwei

#china #national park #wildwondersofchina