Sunday, March 26, 2023
24.1 C
Haikou

Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today...

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

From July! New “mandatory national standard” for e-bike helmets in...

Starting from July 2023, all e-bike riders in China will be required to wear helmets that comply with the new national standard. The standard sets strict rules for the durability and reliability of the straps and other components, collision energy absorption, puncture resistance, and eye protection.

Plan Your Getaway: 2023 Upcoming Holidays to Look Forward...

How time flies, we’re already halfway through the month of March, with the Qingming Festival holiday also known as Tomb Sweeping Day or Pure Brightness Festival, just around the corner.

From Landfill to Eco Park: Yanchunling Restoration Project Unveils...

The "plan" for Yanchunling Ecological Park includes three design schemes, each with detailed introductions to the design concepts, investment estimates, and pros and cons. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the park's design concept, functional layout, traffic organization, plant configuration, architectural style, urban furniture, and signage system.
HomeArts and cultureAttractions and Culture,...

Attractions and Culture, Hainan Island Wildlife

Hainan Island Hylopetes electilis

Hainan, with its varying climatic zones, is home to a huge diversity of wildlife predominantly found in the rain forests. The Hainan moonrat (Neohylomys hainanensis) and Hainan flying squirrel (Hylopetes electilis) are indigenous to Hainan. These creatures are small members of the hedgehog family although they bear more of a resemblance to large rats and frequently search for prey in water. They feed on a range of crustaceans, molluscs and fish although most species will also feed on fruit and berries.
 

Hainan Gibbon

 
One Hainan species features on the IUCN Red List of critically endangered species is the Hainan Black Crested Gibbon (Nomascus hainanus). The primate is a subspecies of the Eastern Black Crested Gibbon found on Hainan Island and in the Hoa Binh and Cao Bang provinces of Vietnam. Its habitats consists of broad-leaved forests and semi-deciduous monsoon forest. Living in small family groups with a monogamous male, a female and their offspring, young are usually born every two to three years. Unlike many other primates, the females lead groups of this gibbon. It feeds on ripened fruit, leaves and insects. The major threat to the animal is deforestation due to land clearance for agriculture which explains the dramatic drop in the gibbon population over the last century.
 
As of October 2007 there were only 17 reported individuals remaining in Hainan.
 
Hainan-Spider
 
Many spider species are also to be found on the island with some specimens reaching an overall length of more than 10cm. In the last ten years, more than six new species of spider and have been discovered in the rainforests of Hainan.

Hainan Wildlife Père-David's-deer

Other mammal species found on the island include the Thamin or Hainan (Eld) deer (Cervus eldi hainanus), the Asiatic black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus) and the Hainan mole (Talpa insularis).

Hainan leaf warbler

With regard to bird species, both the Hainan leaf warbler (Phylloscopus hainanus) pictured above, and the Hainan partridge (Aborophila ardens) are listed as endangered. The Hainan partridge (below), is now a restricted-range bird species along with the ratchet-tailed treepie (Temnurus temnurus) and white-eared night heron (Gorsachius magnificus). The latter species has not been sighted for more than 30 years and may be extinct.
 
According to birdlife International, there are about 46 subspecies of birds indigenous to Hainan, several of which may be regarded as full species. Two other threatened bird species occur on Hainan but these have a wider range, they are the pale-capped pigeon (Columba punicea) and the Blyth kingfisher (Alcedo hercules), both of which are considered vulnerable.
 
Hainan partridge
 
Of the invertebrates, the Hainan torrent frog (Amolops hainanensis) also known as the Hainan sucker frog, is a heavily camouflaged green and yellow species that is considered endangered by the IUCN. The frog grows up to 80mm in length and lives on rocks near high velocity rivers or waterfalls.
 
Hainan torrent frog

Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today in Haikou

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

From Landfill to Eco Park: Yanchunling Restoration Project Unveils Design Plans

The "plan" for Yanchunling Ecological Park includes three design schemes, each with detailed introductions to the design concepts, investment estimates, and pros and cons. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the park's design concept, functional layout, traffic organization, plant configuration, architectural style, urban furniture, and signage system.

The Valeriepieris Circle: A Geographical Phenomenon that Contains Half of the World’s Population

The Valeriepieris circle is a fascinating geographical phenomenon. This circular region, centred on the South China Sea, covers an area of approximately 4,000 kilometres in radius, which is roughly 6.7% of the Earth's total surface area and is home to more than half of the world's population.

The Life and Legacy of Su Dongpo, Poet, Politician and Exile

Su Dongpo, also known as Su Shi (1037-1101), was a renowned scholar, poet, and government official from the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) in China. He lived during a time of political instability and cultural flourishing and is remembered for his wit, wisdom, and literary talent.

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

spot_img

Like to contribute as an author?

Well then, we want to hear from you. We welcome contributors so here are some guidelines to get you started!

Haikou
few clouds
24.1 ° C
24.1 °
24.1 °
88 %
2kmh
20 %
Sat
24 °
Sun
29 °
Mon
25 °
Tue
24 °
Wed
25 °

Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today in Haikou

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

Announcement on the Introduction of “Guarantee and Instant Pick-up Delivery Methods” for Duty-Free Shopping on Hainan Island

In an effort to enhance the duty-free shopping experience for island-bound tourists, Hainan Island has introduced that the "Guarantee Delivery" and "Instant Purchase and Pick-up" methods are now available for tourists purchasing duty-free goods from Hainan's duty-free shops.

New Duty-Free Pickup Point for Rail and Ferry Travelers Opens at Haikou South Port

In a move aimed at supporting the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port as an international tourism and consumption centre, the duty-free pickup point for travellers departing Hainan Island by rail and, or, ferry will open on March 23rd at Haikou South Port (海口南港), according to the Hainan Daily.

From July! New “mandatory national standard” for e-bike helmets in China

Starting from July 2023, all e-bike riders in China will be required to wear helmets that comply with the new national standard. The standard sets strict rules for the durability and reliability of the straps and other components, collision energy absorption, puncture resistance, and eye protection.

Continue reading

Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today in Haikou

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

Announcement on the Introduction of “Guarantee and Instant Pick-up Delivery Methods” for Duty-Free Shopping on Hainan Island

In an effort to enhance the duty-free shopping experience for island-bound tourists, Hainan Island has introduced that the "Guarantee Delivery" and "Instant Purchase and Pick-up" methods are now available for tourists purchasing duty-free goods from Hainan's duty-free shops.

New Duty-Free Pickup Point for Rail and Ferry Travelers Opens at Haikou South Port

In a move aimed at supporting the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port as an international tourism and consumption centre, the duty-free pickup point for travellers departing Hainan Island by rail and, or, ferry will open on March 23rd at Haikou South Port (海口南港), according to the Hainan Daily.

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

Never miss another important notice or event. Be informed of what you need to know, when you need to know it.