Singing with Birds: A Collection of Ornithological Popular Science Works by Academician Zheng Zuoxin

Author: Zheng Zuoxin
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Zheng Zuoxin, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the founder of modern ornithology in China. To investigate China's bird resources, he climbed mountains and crossed rivers, braving risks, and devoted his entire life to the cause. His achievements not only filled the gaps in China's ornithological research but also made outstanding contributions to the study of animal science worldwide. In addition to his busy scientific research work, he never forgot the responsibilities of a scientist and engaged in a great deal of science popularization. This book collects 51 popular science articles written by him during his lifetime, with the earliest one published in 1936 and four of them being published for the first time. The content covers bird knowledge, animal resources and conservation, and his hopes for the younger generation. His articles are easy to understand, vivid, and interesting. For young people and friends who love nature, rereading these articles will still bring great benefits.