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File photo of South China tiger [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In 1989, the South China tiger was listed as one of the top 10 most endangered animals in China. No official or biologist has seen one since the early 1970s. The Xishui National Nature Reserve, with the basic characteristics required, may become the most likely area for South China tigers to come back.
At the end of the conference, Yuan Xikun, the first eco-artist awarded by the United Nations, shared his own story with tigers and brought one of his works, Shanjun -- a tiger sculpture -- to the site. It was chosen as the totem of the event. Yuan says “Shanjun shows my hope that one day wild South China tigers can come back to their homeland, which will require everyone’s tireless efforts.”
Shanjun---a tiger sculpture by Yuan Xikun [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The event is hosted by the Chinese National Committee for Man and the Biosphere Program of UNESCO, the China Wildlife Conservation Association and Guiyang local government offices.
