Source: CCTV.com

06-14-2008 15:53

The Guangxi Natural Sciences Museum in Naning, in south China, is offering an exhibition showing some of the world's rarest animals. The program has been in preparation for days. It opens to the public, Saturday.

The exhibition at the Museum is separated into two parts. The first section is titled "Evolution of Life on Earth". There are fossil exhibits, animal and plant specimens, and captioned graphics. They provide a detailed timeline of the evolution of life. The highlights are the hadrosaur fossils. The huge dinosaur lived more than 130 million years ago. The skeleton was excavated in the region in 1991. This is the first time it's been on public display.

The section titled The Wonders of Beibu Gulf opens a window on a marine world. The exhibits are arranged to create the impression of hulk of a sunken ship. Virtually all major types of sea life found in the nearby Beibu Gulf are on exhibit.

In addition to sea shells of various shapes and sizes, the show features specimens of rare sea mammals. There's the dugong, Bryde's whale, and the Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphin. The show aims to raise awareness about the protection and preservation of marine wildlife in China.

 

Editor:Zhang Ning