Recently, 16 crested ibises returned by Japan have started their new life in Beijing Zoo. Crested ibis is a rare bird species in China, known as the "Oriental gem". It is famous for its rare quantity and beautiful appearance. It is a globally endangered bird species and belongs to the national first-class protected animals.
Once these 16 crested ibises returned to China, they became the "internet celebrities" in Beijing Zoo, attracting a lot of attention.
Although the natural world in winter is a lonely scene where everything is dormant, there are still many interesting and lively small animals in other places rated as "Internet-famous animals" in Beijing by netizens. Let's go and see where we can meet them.
CHAPTER.01
Beijing Zoo
Recently, in the panda house of Beijing Zoo, Meng'er and its breeder played hide-and-seek. The back view of them peeking out is so cute. Like human children, they also love to be mischievous and playful. From the breeder‘s perspective, they are "the black hand behind the tree". Who wouldn't love such cute little bears?
Meng'er, Menglan, Mengda, Mengbao, Mengmeng, Fuxing, Gugu, Mengyu, Baitian, these 9 giant pandas are currently in the panda house of Beijing Zoo "Exhibitors". Can you tell them apart? Let's take a look at the picture above, and test yourself to see if you are a "Beijing Zoo Panda Scholar of Level Ten".
Address: No.137 Xizhimen Waidajie(St), Xicheng, Beijing
CHAPTER.02
Beihai Park
"Cat King" of Jingshan Park becomes a new top influencer. However, just a street away is Beihai Park, and it is also a "paradise for cats".
There are cats of all sizes inside. There are conservatively estimated to be over a hundred and are also dedicated animal protection organizations, they regularly spay and release them back into nature.
Beihai Park not only has beautiful scenery, but also cute cats.
What attracts people the most are the cats with various colors. Calico, raccoon, orange, tortoiseshell, white, black... You can almost see cats walking a few steps along the lawn. Some of them have very good personalities and can be petted. It's like a huge natural cat cafe. But still be careful when touching them to avoid being scratched.
Some time ago, the ornamental fish in Baotu Spring, Jinan, Shandong became popular because of their chubby bodies. Some netizens called them "pig-like".
In the lake of Beihai Park, the leisurely and carefree koi fish are also very "plump and delicious". They have bulging bellies and look very relaxed. They are very cute and adorable.
Come to Beihai Park for a leisurely stroll. Let a pool of bright red koi light up the winter view.
Address: No.1 Wenjinjie(St), Xicheng, Beijing
CHAPTER.03
Temple of Heaven
Appreciating cultural relics and ancient sites is the "conventional way" to visit the Temple of Heaven. However, the Temple of Heaven also hides "Easter eggs" - encountering a group of little squirrels shuttling through the woods.
They not only pick pine cones from the trees, but also run to the side of the citizens and beg for nuts and snacks. Their small mouths are full of collected food. They are so cute that people can't help but exclaim.
According to descriptions from netizens, the secret code to meet the little squirrels is just knockiing on the walnut, and they will come immediately when they hear the sound.
Here's a reminder for everyone: Do not feed them directly with your hands and be careful not to get bitten.
Address: No.1 Tiantan Dongli Jia, Dongcheng, Beijing
CHAPTER.04
Beijing Wildlife Park
In the Beijing Wildlife Park not long ago, a little girl played hide-and-seek with a baby chimpanzee. The scene was heartwarming and joyful and became popular on the internet.
According to the girl's mother, the baby chimpanzee's name is Milo. The child interacted with Milo and they played hide-and-seek together. Unexpectedly, this heartwarming and interesting scene was recorded.
The Beijing Wildlife Park is like a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. A group of small animals are becoming popular on the internet, becoming online celebrities, for example, the little panda with excellent business skills, the capybara is the master of relaxation, the pelican that is good at "pouring water on its head"...
When you are tired of walking around, just take a break at the Rhea Cafe. This is a cafe where you can interact with rheas. The big-beaked rheas inside are super cute!
According to "informed netizens", if you buy coffee and bread on the first floor of the cafe, it's best to finish eating on the first floor. Otherwise, the birds will "rob" you on the second floor.
If you have time, bring your kids to the Beijing Wildlife Park to enjoy some quality parent-child time with nature and witness the adorable moments of the animals.
Address: Yufa Town, Daxing, Beijing, with a forest covering thousands of acres
CHAPTER.05
National Natural History Museum of China
Where to spend a whole day with high cost performance in the cold winter?
National Natural History Museum of China is a free aquarium and can take amazing photos for social media. This is currently the only comprehensive national-level natural history museum with 13 exhibition halls covering four major themes: ancient organisms, animals, plants, and humans and collecting more than 400,000 specimens
Walk into the aquatic biology museum, the blue wall mural will take the audience into a mysterious ocean world. The exhibition hall covers an area of about 600 square meters, carefully nurturing over 20 different species and more than a thousand live aquatic organisms and collecting precious specimens of Latimeria and Chinese sturgeon. Together, they showcase the diversity and infinite wonders of the aquatic ecosystem in nature. The 1.6-meter-long Latimeria specimen (also known as the "coelacanth") is the centerpiece of the aquatic life museum.
The 2.6-meter-long Chinese sturgeon specimen is the "big star" of the museum. Here, the most beloved by children is the cute and adorable pufferfish. In addition, there is the giant tiger catfish, a freshwater fish.
Address: No. 126 Tianqiao Nandajie(St), Dongcheng, Beijing
