BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

GOLDEN HAIR MONKEYS

Southwest China's Yunnan Province has achieved remarkable results in the conservation of golden hair monkeys as the population of the species increased to more than 3,300 covering 23 varieties.

This was revealed by a green book on the outcomes of conservation efforts involving the endangered species in the province. It documents the entire process of comprehensive and systematic monitoring and evaluation of Yunnan golden hair monkeys, according to the provincial forestry and grassland bureau.

There were around 1,000 to 1,500 Yunnan golden hair monkeys of 13 varieties in 1996, and 3,000 individuals of 18 varieties in 2006, said the bureau.

The Yunnan golden hair monkeys are listed as national first-class rare and endangered protected species in China and as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.

CLEAN ENERGY

China's capacity for generating wind power expanded by 5.26 million kilowatts in the first quarter of 2021, according to the National Energy Administration.

The latest increase came from 4.03 million kilowatts in onshore wind power and 1.23 million kilowatts in offshore wind power.

After the expansion, China's total installed wind power capacity reached 287 million kilowatts at the end of the first quarter.

TIBETAN ANTELOPES

Pregnant Tibetan antelopes have begun their annual migration to the heart of northwest China's Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve to give birth, the reserve's management bureau said Monday.

A video clip released by the bureau showed that the first group of 235 Tibetan antelopes passed the Qinghai-Tibet Highway via a special passage for animals on Sunday afternoon en route to Zonag Lake and other breeding areas in Hoh Xil.

Protection stations have been set up along the migration route, and measures such as temporary traffic control, prohibition on honking and patrolling have been put in place to ensure the species reach their breeding spots undisturbed. Enditem

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