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Chapter 948 Zombie Species
Chapter 940 Nine Zombie Species

Only then did Li Junge ask Director Meng: "Director Meng, then Old Jiang...er, what does Mr. Jiang mean by zombie?"

Director Meng took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and then said solemnly: "Pi Wa, if we don't see the difference, this is an extremely rare species of soft-shelled turtle—the spotted soft-shelled turtle."

"This species is a first-class protected animal in our country. It is the most endangered species among turtles. At present, there are only four known surviving turtles in the world, including two in Suzhou Zoo, one in Xiyuan Temple, and one in Hoan Kiem Lake in Vietnam. .”

"And among these few, the male individuals have lost their ability to reproduce, either because they are too old or because they were injured during fishing."

"That is to say, herpetologists all over the world believe that this species will be declared extinct after these few turtles die."

"There is a special term in the animal kingdom to define such a species, which is called a zombie species."

"Hurry up and put this turtle back. When we come to confirm tomorrow, once we can confirm that it is a spotted softshell turtle, then this will be a great discovery that shocks the world, and its influence will not be worse than the discovery of Bawangyi!"

Li Junge was dumbfounded: "Three confirmed and one suspected? Are you scaring me? Director Meng, you are so irresponsible in scientific research? There are still many in Dushui Creek, okay?"

Director Meng waved his hand feebly: "You don't know how much effort we have had to find them. Sigh... this thing is called 'Manny Turtle' in the Taihu Lake area, and it used to be a species that can be found all over Asia. Especially in the Taihu Lake in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Around, there used to be a huge population of spotted turtles..."

"It used to be the location of our Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, but...but we have been searching for it for more than ten years, but there is no trace!"

After speaking, he let out a long breath and lay back on the office chair: "As a scientific researcher, maybe I shouldn't say this, but now I really think that your Lijiagou does have Tuan Yujing. It is, in Protect these children and grandchildren!"

After hanging up the call, Li Junge looked at Miao Wa who was stunned by the sound: "Yeah, I've worked so hard to raise it for half a year, and I can't eat it anymore."

Miao Wa didn't care about this at all, she just felt vain in her heart and panicked: "Even Lao Meng said that there is fish essence in Lijiagou..."

This baby's thinking is not on the same string with himself and scientists, Li Junge can't help but roll his eyes: "If this is the case, your merits will be great, and it is enough to enjoy the Erxian Temple. There is a villain beside him, with the words written on the front—Wuxi Lingao Chongxi inherits Xiancunzun and continues to play the role of Siya Shenggong! Is it cool?"

Miao Wa was confused: "You bullied me because I don't read enough, can I still speak human language?"

Li Junge is still brooding over the turtle that Bai has raised for more than half a year: "In human terms, he is the ancestor of Wang Baer! The big tortoise of today... the head inside! In Pan'ao Township, you can count the turtle spirits besides the toad fairy! unhappy?!"

Early the next morning, when Li Junge was still brushing his teeth, Director Meng called: "Hey Erpi, where are you? We've arrived."

Li Junge frothed: "Then you guys have a tofu rice first, and then take Wuxi No. [-] and come here. You don't even want to say in advance what time it is to pick you up..."

Director Meng said: "What are you doing? You can't talk clearly. We have already arrived at the Paogua Lake wharf!"

"Ouch!" Li Junge quickly spit out the foam: "Then wait, I'll be right there!"

Director Meng said: "No, we've already boarded the battery car to Wangyou Valley. Let's meet at the constant temperature pool!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Junge said to A Yin who was still dressing up: "Boss Meng and the others are too anxious, they rushed to Jiachuan overnight and took the first boat to come here, I have to go to Wangyou Valley first. "

A Yin said: "Well, go ahead, if it's really the spotted softshell turtle that only has four in the whole world, then our Lijiagou will be amazing."

When Li Junge arrived at Wangyou Valley, Miao Wa was only a step ahead of him.

Director Meng introduced to Li Junge: "This is Jiang Shangxi, Director of the Herpetology Research Office of our research institute. Is this the soft-shelled turtle pond?"

The soft-shelled turtle pond is surrounded by smooth fences to prevent the soft-shelled turtles from escaping. There are also gentle slopes for eating and resting areas for spawning. Compared with other fish ponds, it is very conspicuous, and Director Meng can recognize it at a glance.

Li Junge and Miao Wa entered the pond together, took out a few turtle fish from the gaps in the masonry cement board of the small single-breeding pond, threw them into the bucket, and handed them to them: "The big ones are here."

The two took the bucket and only glanced at it. Director Meng laughed and said, "Spotted turtle! Didn't run away! Hahaha didn't run away!"

Director Jiang is an old man in his fifties with a high hairline. He shook Li Junge's hand and said, "You are amazing, so amazing! This is saving a species!"

Li Junge didn't know how to reply. Could it be that he just wanted to engage in some beneficial and cost-effective aquaculture just because he was being quarreled with by the two happy old men?

Laughing awkwardly: "Hehe...it's nothing...this is what I should do..."

Director Meng happily patted Li Junge on the shoulder: "Let's go, go to your group's aquatic products research office, and we will talk slowly."

Several people entered the research room, and Li Junge called several researchers from the Agricultural University, and under the leadership of Director Meng, began to conduct physical examinations and measurements on several spotted softshell turtles.

After busy work, he took a bunch of photos and videos. Director Meng also checked the aquaculture log in the system, asked Li Junge to put the turtle back, and then went to the conference room for a detailed discussion.

After coming to the conference room to sit down, Director Meng said: "It's actually quite embarrassing to say this. The reason why this species has become so rare is entirely due to an imprecise mistake."

"Although it was named as early as [-], the spotted soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle which had long been mistaken for soft-shelled turtles or soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtles, was not recognized as a valid species until [-] years later."

Li Junge couldn't help feeling dumbfounded: "How could this happen?"

Director Jiang said: "It is indeed very regrettable. This species was originally a gift from the British government consul in Shanghai to the British Museum. It is said that it was collected from a nearby area in Shanghai, China. We think it is Taihu Lake. It was named at that time. It was all over 100 years ago.”

"However, unfortunately, because the larvae of the soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle are very similar to the species of soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle you raised, and the adult is very similar to soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle, so in the following 100 years, the soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle has not It has not been recognized by the Chinese zoological community, but is regarded as a synonym for Chinese soft-shelled turtle or soft-shelled turtle."

"It was not until [-] that foreign researchers re-studied the type specimen of the soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle that it regained its status as an effective species. However, by this time, the soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle was almost extinct in the wild, and few individuals were kept .”

Director Meng said: "Previously all the turtle specimens in zoos and museums in China were mistakenly identified as soft-shelled turtles. Due to the wanton hunting caused by neglect and the serious damage to the habitat ecological environment, since [-] our country has Two years later, no wild individuals have been found."

Li Junge stroked his forehead: "This guy is too unlucky."

Director Jiang said: "It's just such a mistake. When I was young, I regarded it as a Chinese soft-shelled turtle, and when I was older, I regarded it as a turtle. All the way until [-]."

"In order to support the construction of the Department of Biology of Suzhou University of Science and Technology, the Suzhou Zoo presented two specimens of giant turtles commonly known as the 'Manny-headed Turtle'."

"After detailed research by Professor Zhao Kentang from the Biology Department of the SZ City College of Science and Technology, he discovered that these two so-called 'stinging turtles' should actually be separate species."

"Later, after years of research, Professor Zhao Kentang provided a lot of evidence to prove that the spotted soft-shelled turtle is indeed a unique species, and he is the No. 1 name for the spotted soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle in my country."

"Since [-], he has been running around in many ways, devoting himself to saving the turtle."

"His appeal finally aroused repercussions, and the citizens of SZ have since regarded the spotted turtle as a national treasure. Unfortunately, it was too late."

"In [-], the China Association of Zoological Gardens published an article on its website introducing the characteristics of the soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled soft-shelled turtle.

"After that, I managed to find a female turtle at BJ Zoo, but she died a year later. Then another was found in Shanghai Zoo, but she also died three months later."

Director Meng said: "The ecological environment around Taihu Lake and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River has changed tremendously. Blue-green algae, pollution, ships, infrastructure and other disturbances have completely destroyed the habitat of the turtle."

"Moreover, we Chinese have always liked to nourish turtles and soft-shelled turtles. Among them, the spotted soft-shelled turtle is the largest and has obvious targets, so it is easier to be hunted and killed."

"The Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute has also organized several investigations and conducted a dragnet search in areas where the turtle may live, but found nothing."

"So everyone turned their attention back to the zoo. Finally, a male was found in the Suzhou Zoo, a male and a female were found in the release pool of Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou, and a female was found in the Changsha Zoo."

"However, the male at Xiyuan Temple also died in [-], so there are only three left in China."

Director Jiang said: "The latest news is that American researchers have observed a suspected wild turtle in northern Vietnam. There is still one in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Legend has it that it was given to the Hou Li Dynasty Li Taizu of Vietnam with a sword on his back to help him. Take over the world."

"However, some scholars believe that the soft-shelled turtle is a separate species and call it the Hoan Sword soft-shelled turtle. Therefore, neither of these two species can be identified. The only ones that can be identified at present are the three in China."

"The female in Xiyuan Temple has lost her ability to reproduce. The female in Changsha Zoo and the female in Suzhou Zoo are relatively young, but they are also 80 years old and [-] years old."

"Now the two turtles that are still able to reproduce have been moved together and raised by the Suzhou Zoo. However, whether it is natural breeding or artificial breeding, it is currently facing many difficulties and there is no hope of success."

Director Meng said: "The female turtle lays about a hundred eggs every year, but none of them survive."

Director Jiang said: "It is estimated that the problem is on the male turtle. We found that its carapace and genitals have serious scars."

"It was left over from a fight with another male competitor many years ago, which also left him permanently disabled, preventing him from naturally inseminating his mate," Meng said.

　Book friends are too great!Now it is too difficult to write a book to surprise, and you can be guessed if you write a book.I also want to say a few words that some book lovers think the number is exaggerated. In fact, the soft-shelled soft-shelled turtles in Suzhou Zoo lay a hundred eggs a year, but they cannot be inseminated. It is entirely possible to collect more than 2000 turtle eggs for artificial incubation in Dashawanzi, where eggs are concentrated.The living conditions of small soft-shelled turtles in the wild are very bad, but it will be different when they are transferred to artificial breeding.This is also determined by the huge spawning advantages of aquatic products.Also, the geography and climate are not made up. The climate of Wuxi River is very similar to that of Thailand, Vietnam and southern Yunnan. The last two turtles were found there, but the one in Yunnan is said to have been killed by an electric fish. ... In reality, there is no Wuxihe Pan'ao Township. I hope there is such an undiscovered place, and let them keep it...

　　
　
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