Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the efforts of Wang Maohua, a representative inheritor of the animal specimen-making craft, to promote and preserve this intangible cultural heritage while also creating economic opportunities for local villagers through collaboration and education [1][6]. Group 1: Craftsmanship and Techniques - Wang Maohua's animal specimen-making skills are rooted in family tradition, combining ancestral techniques with his own expertise from the livestock industry [1][3]. - The process of creating specimens involves meticulous steps such as cleaning, skinning, dehydration, and shaping, with a focus on precision to ensure quality and longevity of the final product [3][6]. - Wang has produced over a thousand specimens, showcasing lifelike details and expressions, which reflects his dedication to the craft [3][6]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Community Engagement - In 2024, Wang Maohua showcased his work at major trade fairs, receiving international recognition and securing orders worth $500,000 [6]. - He has established a non-heritage workshop in collaboration with Lingyan Town, enabling local villagers to participate in the production process, thus providing flexible employment opportunities [6][8]. - Villagers can earn over 4,000 yuan per month by contributing to the workshop, significantly improving their livelihoods [6][8]. Group 3: Education and Future Plans - Wang Maohua has initiated educational programs in local schools to teach the craft to younger generations, fostering interest and ensuring the transmission of skills [7][8]. - The workshop has hosted over ten thousand students for experiential learning, promoting awareness and appreciation of the craft [8]. - Future plans include integrating 3D printing technology into the specimen-making process to enhance efficiency and precision, while continuing to expand educational outreach [8].

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12月20日上午，"万物共生・第六届中国动物标本大赛颁奖典礼暨获奖作品展"在上海开幕。作为国内标 本制作领域最高水平赛事，本届大赛首次移师上海举办，规模与规格创下历史新高。 此次大赛的参赛单位涵盖全国12家博物馆、30所高校与科研院所、8所中小学、59家企业，以及其他8家 事业单位，参赛总人数超过800人。自12月17日起，来自全国各地的738件参赛作品汇聚上海，进行了为 期三天的封闭评审。 安吉艺博动物标本制作有限公司总经理张健氢此次带来多件参赛标本作品，包括山魈、马来熊等等。其 中，马来熊标本呈现了马来熊伸出长舌头捕食蚂蚁的形态，并将蚁窝、腐木等生态环境都表现出来。令 人惊叹的是，舌头上的口水甚至也活灵活现，张健氢介绍是UV滴胶的新材料带来了新的表达可能。 张健氢告诉记者，现在的标本如果要做得足够逼真，可以去扫描一只动物去进行3D建模，动物的不同 形态也可以在建模过程中表现出来。将这个模型3D打印后，再用真实的动物皮覆盖进行修饰，这样基 本能够做到1:1的逼真还原。3D建模和打印技术也让标本水平进步很快，不再需要雕塑师一点点地做手 工雕刻了。 展出的标本作品中不乏有趣的拟人化和艺术化设计 中小学生也能做标 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Northwest A&F University Expo Park in Yangling, Shaanxi, features the largest collection of agricultural-themed museums in China, attracting 200,000 visitors annually with its five museums dedicated to insects, animals, soil, plants, and Chinese agricultural history [1]. Insect Museum Highlights - The National Insect Museum, the first of its kind in China, houses over 1.5 million insect specimens, showcasing a history of 350 million years of insects [1]. - The museum features rare butterfly specimens, including over 40 species of the Brazilian Blue Butterfly, and highlights 12 national butterflies from various countries [3][5]. - The Golden Snouted Butterfly, China's national butterfly and a critically endangered species, is showcased, with conservation efforts leading to a gradual increase in its population [7]. Animal Museum Highlights - The Animal Museum, larger than the Insect Museum, contains over 8,000 animal specimens, including a nearly complete fossil of a woolly rhinoceros, which lived between 120,000 and 10,000 years ago [12][14]. - The museum also features fossils from the Jurassic period and various endangered species, including the giant panda and the Tibetan antelope, with educational programs on wildlife conservation [14][16]. Agricultural History Museum Highlights - The Agricultural History Museum presents artifacts that trace the origins of agriculture in China, including evidence of millet cultivation dating back 8,000 years and rice cultivation from 10,000 to 12,000 years ago [19][21]. - The museum showcases ancient seeds and agricultural texts, highlighting the historical significance of wheat and its introduction to China from the Middle East [21][23]. - The museum emphasizes the contributions of breeding teams, such as the development of high-yield wheat varieties that have significantly impacted food security in China [23]. Visitor Information - The Expo Park is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 6 PM, with ticket reservations available through their official WeChat account [24].