Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, home to more than 30% of the world's pandas which are classed as highly endangered, covers 924,500 ha with seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in the Qionglai ...

in shell length. “Hippopus porcellanus,” or the China or porcelain giant clam” also reaches about 40 cm shell length. In Anilao’s Twin Rocks Marine Sanctuary, giant clams are nearly extinct.

Here’s why. The Giant Clam Garden residing at JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station experienced a mass loss of clams due to a reduced salt density in the water – an after-effect from severe ...