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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong views photos at home in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapping pictures. Over the past 13 ye

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong (L) and his colleague patrol the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong checks an infrared camera at home in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapping pictures. Over t

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong (L) and his colleague patrol the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong (L) and his colleague take shelter from rain in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; s

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong (L) and his colleague patrol the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 29, 2022 shows the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snappin

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong (L) and his colleague patrol the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in 2022 shows a Hainan gibbon in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snap

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in 2022 shows Hainan gibbons in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapp

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong shows a pair of worn-out shoes in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapping pictures. Over the

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong works in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapping pictures.

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong tells the stories behind a picture of gibbons at home in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snappin

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows a Hainan gibbon in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a Hainan gibbon in the Bawangling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, south China's Hainan Province. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes

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China's Hainan steps up protection efforts for endangered gibbons

STORY: China's Hainan steps up protection efforts for endangered gibbons DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the daily activities of gibbons 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU ZHAOLI, Vice Captain of the Hainan Gibbon Monitoring Team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU ZHAOLI, Vice Captain of the Hainan Gibbon Monitoring Team 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZENG SHENGQUAN, Party official of Qingsong Township, Hainan Province 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU ZHAOLI, Vice Captain of the Hainan Gibbon Monitoring Team STORYLINE: China's Hainan has adopted various methods to protect one of the world's rarest primates -- Hainan gibbons. The efforts include restoring their habitat by afforestation, conducting regular monitoring, enhancing scientific cooperation, and raising public awareness of conservation. Hainan gibbons can only be found in the rainforests in south China's Hainan Province, and have been listed as critically endangered by the In

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Experts call for joint efforts to protect gibbons at meeting in China's Haikou

STORY: Experts call for joint efforts to protect gibbons at meeting in China's Haikou DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHUA TIN HOW, Former Principal Private Secretary to the President, Singapore 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSAN CHEYNE, Vice-Chair for IUCN Primate Specialist Group Section on Small Apes 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XINSHENG, Former President of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) STORYLINE: Experts have called for joint efforts to protect gibbons at the Global Gibbon Network (GGN) first Meeting of Partners held from Friday to Sunday in China's Haikou. The Global Gibbon Network Initiative was launched to promote the normalization of international cooperation and exchanges on the conservation of gibbon species. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHUA TIN HOW, Former Principal Private Secretary to the President, Singapore "The GGN charter provides a platform to s

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Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (L) looks at a white-handed gibbon hanging from a tree branch during his visit to Tokiwa Zoo in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on May 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (L) looks at a white-handed gibbon high up in a tree during his visit to Tokiwa Zoo in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on May 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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International Day for Biological Diversity

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 22, 2023 - A white-cheeked gibbon is seen at a zoo in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 22, 2023. 22 May 2023 marks the 23rd International Day for Biological Diversity, with the theme "From Agreement to Collaboration: Restoring Biodiversity" this year.

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Western black crested gibbons spotted in SW China

STORY: Western black crested gibbons spotted in SW China DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of western black crested gibbon STORYLINE: Footages of western black crested gibbons seeking food have been captured in Wuliangshan National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. The western black crested gibbon is a critically endangered species and is under first-class national protection in China. For many years, China has been committed to the protection of the rare species and its habitat. According to the latest survey, the global population of western black crested gibbons is about 1,100 to 1,400, most of them distributed in Yunnan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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World's rarest primate spotted eating kapok flowers in S China's Hainan

STORY: World's rarest primate spotted eating kapok flowers in S China's Hainan DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan gibbons STORYLINE: Recently, a Hainan gibbon was spotted eating kapok flowers at a national park in south China's Hainan Province. The population of the Hainan gibbons, known as the world's rarest primate, has increased, as China enhances efforts to protect wild animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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Group of endangered gibbons spotted in China's Yunnan

STORY: Group of endangered gibbons spotted in China's Yunnan DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of crested gibbons in Yunnan, China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIONG YOUFU, Western Black Crested Gibbon monitor STORYLINE: A group of Western Black Crested Gibbons has recently been spotted seeking food in the Wuliangshan National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan. 　　 A monitor said that this is a gibbon family with one adult male, two adult females and their children. But one gibbon was obviously staying away. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIONG YOUFU, Western Black Crested Gibbon monitor "Both male and female gibbons reach adulthood at eight and mature at 10. When they are mature, they will be driven out of the family. At first, they are just not allowed to be close, but to keep a distance of some 50 meters. Gradually they will be chased away and prohibited from staying with the family." 　　 The Western Black Crested Gibbon is a fir

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Xi's vision for national parks

STORY: Xi's vision for national parks DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese national parks 2. shot of Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a keynote speech via video link at COP15 meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 4. various of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park 5. various of the Hainan gibbons 6. shot of Xi visiting a tropical rainforest national park to learn about efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity in Wuzhishan, Hainan 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JINCHENG, Director of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park administration 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WEI FULIANG, Hainan gibbon monitor 9. various of the Wuyishan National Park 10. various of tea gardens in Wuyishan 11. shot of Xi learning about local efforts to develop the tea industry while visiting an eco-friendly tea garden 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): FAN DEXING, Tea farmer of Yanzike tea garden 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (

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Endangered primates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows a gibbon on Phuket Island, Thailand. The International Union for Conservation of Nature reported that around half of primate species are on the verge of extinction.

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National park in China's Hainan makes progress in protecting biodiversity

STORY: National park in China's Hainan makes progress in protecting biodiversity DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan's national park 2. various of Hainan gibbons 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZONGZHU, Chief engineer of Hainan Academy of Forestry STORYLINE: Hainan's national park, covering 4,269 square km, is home to China's most concentrated and well-preserved tropical rainforests. The park is also the only habitat of Hainan gibbons, a rare primate. Many wildlife that had long disappeared are returning to their homes thanks to the park. The Hainan gibbon population has been restored to 36 on the island, while nine plant species have been newly discovered in the park's range. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZONGZHU, Chief engineer of Hainan Academy of Forestry "The Hainan gibbons' population has increased from 7 to 9 in the 1970s to 36 today. Since the establishment of the park, 28 other new species have been discovered, further incre

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GIBBON FOSSILS (CN)

(220929) -- KUNMING, Sept. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Undated combo photo provided by Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows a partial lower face fossil of a small catarrhine, named Yuanmoupithecus xiaoyuan. Paleontologists have discovered fossils of a small catarrhine dating back 7 million to 8 million years in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Named Yuanmoupithecus xiaoyuan, this species has proved to be the earliest known gibbon. (Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GIBBON FOSSILS (CN)

(220929) -- KUNMING, Sept. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A painting provided by Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows the life scene of Yuanmoupithecus xiaoyuan. Paleontologists have discovered fossils of a small catarrhine dating back 7 million to 8 million years in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Named Yuanmoupithecus xiaoyuan, this species has proved to be the earliest known gibbon. (Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-ZOO-CUBS

(220407) -- SKOPJE, April 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A white-handed gibbon cub is seen with its mother at the Zoo of Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 7, 2022. The Zoo of Skopje is experiencing a "baby boom" these days, with the birth of more than 30 offsprings of different species. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-ZOO-CUBS

(220407) -- SKOPJE, April 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A white-handed gibbon cub is seen with its mother at the Zoo of Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 7, 2022. The Zoo of Skopje is experiencing a "baby boom" these days, with the birth of more than 30 offsprings of different species. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-CHINA INT'L CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXPO-MASCOTS (CN)

(220301) -- HAIKOU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 1, 2022 shows the mascots for the 2022 China International Consumer Products Expo, styled after the Hainan gibbon, in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Hainan gibbons are the most endangered of all gibbons and the world's rarest primate. They are endemic to the southern Chinese island of Hainan. The mascots reflect the green consumption approach of the expo, according to Ruslan Tulenov, a global media officer at the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development. The mascots embody the three dominant and distinctive industries of Hainan, namely the seed industry, deep-sea industry and aerospace industry. Designers have endowed the mascots with diverse personalities, expecting that global enterprises and consumers can share opportunities and create a better life together through the expo, Tulenov said. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-CHINA INT'L CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXPO-MASCOTS (CN)

(220301) -- HAIKOU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past a billboard showing the images of the mascots for the 2022 China International Consumer Products Expo, styled after the Hainan gibbon, in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 1, 2022. Hainan gibbons are the most endangered of all gibbons and the world's rarest primate. They are endemic to the southern Chinese island of Hainan. The mascots reflect the green consumption approach of the expo, according to Ruslan Tulenov, a global media officer at the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development. The mascots embody the three dominant and distinctive industries of Hainan, namely the seed industry, deep-sea industry and aerospace industry. Designers have endowed the mascots with diverse personalities, expecting that global enterprises and consumers can share opportunities and create a better life together through the expo, Tulenov said. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-CHINA INT'L CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXPO-MASCOTS (CN)

(220301) -- HAIKOU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of the mascots for the 2022 China International Consumer Products Expo, styled after the Hainan gibbon, in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 1, 2022. Hainan gibbons are the most endangered of all gibbons and the world's rarest primate. They are endemic to the southern Chinese island of Hainan. The mascots reflect the green consumption approach of the expo, according to Ruslan Tulenov, a global media officer at the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development. The mascots embody the three dominant and distinctive industries of Hainan, namely the seed industry, deep-sea industry and aerospace industry. Designers have endowed the mascots with diverse personalities, expecting that global enterprises and consumers can share opportunities and create a better life together through the expo, Tulenov said. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-CHINA INT'L CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXPO-MASCOTS (CN)

(220301) -- HAIKOU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of the mascots for the 2022 China International Consumer Products Expo, styled after the Hainan gibbon, in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 1, 2022. Hainan gibbons are the most endangered of all gibbons and the world's rarest primate. They are endemic to the southern Chinese island of Hainan. The mascots reflect the green consumption approach of the expo, according to Ruslan Tulenov, a global media officer at the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development. The mascots embody the three dominant and distinctive industries of Hainan, namely the seed industry, deep-sea industry and aerospace industry. Designers have endowed the mascots with diverse personalities, expecting that global enterprises and consumers can share opportunities and create a better life together through the expo, Tulenov said. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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A Severed Head (1970)

Ian Holm, Jennie Linden & Claire Bloom Characters: Martin Lynch-Gibbon,Georgie Hands & Honor Klein Film: A Severed Head (1971) Director: Dick Clement 28 December 1970 Date: 28 December 1970

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A Severed Head (1970)

Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough & Ian Holm Characters: Antonia Lynch-Gibbon,Palmer Anderson & Martin Lynch-Gibbon Film: A Severed Head (1970) Director: Dick Clement 28 December 1970 Date: 28 December 1970

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A Severed Head (1970)

Lee Remick & Richard Attenborough Characters: Antonia Lynch-Gibbon & Palmer Anderson Film: A Severed Head (1970) Director: Dick Clement 28 December 1970 Date: 28 December 1970

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A Severed Head (1970)

Claire Bloom & Ian Holm Characters: Honor Klein & Martin Lynch-Gibbon Film: A Severed Head (1972) Director: Dick Clement 28 December 1970 Date: 28 December 1970

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DOLORES DEL RIO with husband MGM Art Director CEDRIC GIBBON

DOLORES DEL RIO with husband MGM Art Director CEDRIC GIBBONS

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Endangered primates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows a gibbon on Phuket Island, Thailand. The International Union for Conservation of Nature reported that around half of primate species are on the verge of extinction. (Kyodo)

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ANTONIO ALBACETE, ADAM LACKO, TERRY GIBBON

European championship of Truck Racing in Most, Czech Republic, August 31, 2019. From right ANTONIO ALBACETE of Spain, Czech ADAM LACKO, TERRY GIBBON of Great Britain in action during the race . (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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ERWIN KLEINNAGELVOORT, TERRY GIBBON, OLIVER JANES

European championship of Truck Racing in Most, Czech Republic, August 31, 2019. From left ERWIN KLEINNAGELVOORT of Netherlands, TERRY GIBBON, OLIVER JANES both of Great Britain in action during the race. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Silvery gibbon

Silvery gibbon (Hylobates moloch) sitting on the tree. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

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Silvery gibbon

Silvery gibbon (Hylobates moloch) sitting on the tree. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

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