Family Fun Bug Keeping

Author: Chen Zhibing
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: In China, the appreciation and breeding of insects have a very long history. According to literature records, as early as the Tang Dynasty, people had the custom of breeding crickets and listening to their sounds while watching them fight. Over the generations, scholars and artists seemed to have a special fondness for these small creatures, leaving behind many timeless masterpieces in poetry, songs, and paintings. People nurtured emotions through insects and appreciated insects through emotions, forming a unique insect culture in China. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of people's material living standards, pet breeding has also been entering thousands of households. The types of pets people keep, in addition to conventional animals like birds, cats, and dogs, also include other exotic animals such as butterflies, beetles, and more. These exotic animals are becoming increasingly popular and beloved among people. However, the breeding and reproduction of these exotic animals still involve certain technical difficulties, which can cause confusion for people. In light of this, the author has attempted to combine theoretical knowledge of insects with nearly a decade of practical breeding experience. From hundreds of species of insects they have previously bred, they have selected dozens of them and compiled their insights and experiences into this book, hoping to provide some help to the readers.