Wearing their love of natural world

Animal conservationists engage people through advanced technology, Hou Chenchen reports.

One can glide through the Yangtze River alongside finless porpoises, soar thousands of miles with migratory birds, or dash across expansive grasslands with foxes — all with a single bracelet.

This is not a scene from a fairy tale but a reality made possible by advances in animal tracking technology. Through the bracelet of Chinalife, a creative program from the volunteer agency Easin, one can match with a wild animal and track its movements by scanning the QR code on the accompanying card.

In addition to tracking the movements of wild animals, digital adoption programs provide a unique opportunity to form a virtual bond with them. With just a few clicks, one can adopt a wolf, capybara, koala, or red panda, even if he or she is miles away. This is not just about virtual connection; it also offers a chance for virtual "mamas" to see their babies offline.