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North China's Shanxi Province is turning into a real-life ‘Planet Earth’ set as researchers kick off a groundbreaking survey to track leopard populations and map biodiversity hotspots in Qinyuan County. The project, led by Beijing Normal University and supported by partner institutions, aims to decode the mysteries of these elusive big cats while safeguarding ecosystems in the Yellow River Eco-Zone.
Why care? Leopards are apex predators—their health reflects the entire food chain’s survival. This study will use camera traps, DNA analysis, and habitat modeling to create a ‘biodiversity report card’ for the region. Scientists hope the data will guide climate-resilient conservation strategies, balancing ecological needs with local livelihoods.
Fun fact: Shanxi’s mountains are a rare refuge for North China leopards, a subspecies once pushed to near extinction. The survey could unlock new eco-tourism opportunities while giving global wildlife advocates fresh insights.
as researchers kick off a groundbreaking survey to track leopard populations and map biodiversity hotspots in Qinyuan County. The project, led by Beijing Normal University and supported by partner institutions, aims to decode the mysteries of these elusive big cats while safeguarding ecosystems in the Yellow River Eco-Zone.
This study will use camera traps, DNA analysis, and habitat modeling to create a ‘biodiversity report card’ for the region. Scientists hope the data will guide climate-resilient conservation strategies, balancing ecological needs with local livelihoods.
Fun fact: Shanxi’s mountains are a rare refuge for North China leopards, a subspecies once pushed to near extinction. The survey could unlock new eco-tourism opportunities while giving global wildlife advocates fresh insights. 
