Artificial rearing nest for a small panda in the wild

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of artificial rearing nest hole of wild field hole-preventing for panda, including nest hole body, nest hole adopts cylindrical hollow structure, and nest hole body top installs rain baffle, nest hole body inner chamber installs partition plate, partition plate separates into upper layer and lower layer with nest hole body inner chamber, nest hole body front side surface is set up entrance, communication port is set up on partition plate, nest hole body lower layer ground is paved with board, connecting plate is also installed at communication port, connecting plate connects upper layer and lower layer, the utility model structure is simple, can monitor to panda rearing period female beast and cub in real time, can further understand the behavior pattern of panda rearing period under wild environment, simultaneously grasp the growth and development characteristics of its cub, improve the fitness of wild panda itself.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of red panda nest technology, specifically a red panda artificial nest for raising cubs in the wild, protected from tree holes. Background Technology

[0002] The red panda resembles a cat but is larger and stouter, with a reddish-brown body. It has a round face, a short snout, and white markings on its cheeks. Its large, erect ears point forward. Its short, stout limbs are dark brown. Its long, thick, and bushy tail has 12 alternating red and dark rings; the tip is dark brown. It is plantigrade; both its fore and hind feet have five toes; it exhibits asexual dimorphism. Its skull is high and round; its auditory bullae are relatively flat; its postorbital process is incompletely developed or absent; its sagittal crest is low; it possesses a pterygospheric bone; its palate is high and arched with a central depression; its median pterygoid bone is constricted; and its coronoid process is distinctly hooked.

[0003] Red pandas typically inhabit large tree hollows, stone caves, and rock crevices. They come out to forage in the early morning and evening, spending most of the day sleeping in their burrows or deep in the shade of large trees. When sleeping, they like to curl their heads into their limbs, with their forelimbs holding their heads and their tails covering their bodies. Sometimes they lie high on tree branches with their legs dangling. They are excellent climbers and can often climb to high, thin branches to rest or escape predators.

[0004] The behavioral patterns and growth and development characteristics of red pandas during their rearing period in a wild environment can reflect their reproductive and survival status. By monitoring red panda mothers and cubs during the rearing period, different protection and management plans can be formulated to achieve precise monitoring.

[0005] During evolution, wild red pandas have learned to rely on environmental resources to avoid predators, rest, and reproduce, maximizing their survival and reproductive capabilities at minimal cost, ultimately increasing their fitness. Nests serve as crucial shelters for red pandas during their birthing and rearing periods, providing refuge from predators and playing a vital role. Therefore, an artificial tree-hole-based rearing nest for wild red pandas was designed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wild artificial nest for red pandas to raise their young in tree holes, comprising a nest body, the nest adopting a cylindrical hollow structure, and a rainproof board installed on the top of the nest body, a partition board installed in the inner cavity of the nest body, the partition board dividing the inner cavity of the nest body into an upper layer and a lower layer, an entrance and exit opening on the front side of the nest body, and the ground of the lower layer of the nest body being paved with wooden boards.

[0008] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, provided in this application, has a connecting opening on the partition plate; a connecting plate is also installed at the connecting opening, and the connecting plate connects the upper layer and the lower layer.

[0009] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, provided in this application, wherein both the upper and lower top walls of the nest body are equipped with infrared automatic trigger cameras, and the infrared automatic trigger cameras are self-organizing network infrared monitoring devices.

[0010] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, provided in this application, has temperature and humidity sensors installed at the corners of both the upper and lower layers of the nest body.

[0011] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, provided in this application, includes thermal imaging sensors installed at the corners of the upper and lower layers of the nest body.

[0012] Preferably, this application provides an artificial breeding nest for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes. A control box is installed below the lower wooden plank of the nest body. The control box contains a controller, which includes a central processing unit, a sensor signal acquisition unit, an image acquisition unit, and a signal transmission unit. The input terminals of the sensor signal acquisition unit are connected to a temperature and humidity sensor and a thermal imaging sensor, respectively. The output terminals of the sensor signal acquisition unit are connected to the central processing unit. An infrared automatic trigger camera is connected to the central processing unit via the image acquisition unit. The central processing unit is connected to a background monitoring terminal via the signal transmission unit.

[0013] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild provided by this application has an overall height of 150cm-160cm and a bottom diameter of 130cm-140cm; the width of the entrance is 45cm-50cm and the height is 40cm-42cm.

[0014] Preferably, the present application provides an artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, wherein the bottom of the nest body is fixed to a support base, a ventilation device is installed inside the support base, and the height of the support base is 20cm-25cm.

[0015] Preferably, the artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, provided in this application includes the following steps in its usage:

[0016] A. The red panda cubs enter and exit the nest through the entrance and exit, and at the same time, the red panda cubs can access the upper part of the nest through the connecting plate to move around.

[0017] B. The infrared automatic trigger camera can automatically capture images of the red panda cubs' activities and automatically upload them to the background monitoring terminal;

[0018] C. At the same time, the temperature and humidity sensors inside the nest body collect and upload the temperature and humidity signals inside the nest body in real time.

[0019] D. In addition, the thermal imaging sensor collects and uploads the body temperature of the red panda cubs in real time, which facilitates the back-end staff to monitor the red panda cubs in real time.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] (1) This utility model has a simple structure and can monitor the mother and cubs of red pandas in real time during the breeding period. It can further understand the behavior patterns of red pandas during the breeding period in the wild environment, and at the same time grasp the growth and development characteristics of their cubs, thereby improving the fitness of wild red pandas.

[0022] (2) The infrared automatic trigger camera, temperature and humidity sensor and thermal imaging sensor installed inside the nest body of this utility model can respectively collect the activity pattern of the red panda cub, the temperature and humidity inside the nest body and the body temperature signal of the red panda cub and upload them in real time, so as to facilitate the staff to monitor in real time and ensure the safe growth of the red panda cub. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of the interior of the nest body of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the control principle of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the usage of this utility model;

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Nest body; 2. Rain shield; 3. Divider; 4. Upper layer; 5. Lower layer; 6. Entrance / exit; 7. Wooden board; 8. Connecting port; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Infrared automatic trigger camera; 11. Temperature and humidity sensor; 12. Thermal imaging sensor; 13. Control box; 14. Central processing unit; 15. Sensor signal acquisition unit; 16. Image acquisition unit; 17. Signal transmission unit; 18. Background monitoring terminal; 19. Support base; 20. Ventilation device. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0030] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness or purpose of this application, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this application.

[0033] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, comprising a nest body 1. The nest body 1 has a cylindrical hollow structure, and a rainproof board 2 is installed on the top of the nest body 1. A partition board 3 is installed inside the nest body 1, dividing the interior of the nest body 1 into an upper layer 4 and a lower layer 5. An entrance 6 is opened on the front side of the nest body 1. The lower layer of the nest body 1 is paved with wooden planks 7. The overall height of the nest body 1 is 150cm-160cm, and the bottom diameter is 130cm-140cm; the width of the entrance is 45cm-50cm, and the height is 40cm-42cm; the bottom of the nest body 1 is fixed to a support base 19, and a ventilation device 20 is installed inside the support base 19, which is 20cm-25cm high. The ventilation device is used to ventilate and dissipate heat inside the nest body, ensuring a comfortable internal environment.

[0034] In this invention, a connecting opening 8 is provided on the partition plate 3; a connecting plate 9 is also installed at the connecting opening 8, and the connecting plate 9 connects the upper layer 4 and the lower layer 5. The connecting plate allows the panda cubs to freely enter and move between the upper and lower layers.

[0035] In this invention, infrared automatic trigger cameras 10 are installed on both the upper and lower top walls of the nest body 1, and these infrared automatic trigger cameras 10 are self-organizing network infrared monitoring devices. Temperature and humidity sensors 11 are installed at the corners inside the upper and lower layers of the nest body 1. Thermal imaging sensors 12 are also installed at the corners inside the upper and lower layers of the nest body 1. The infrared automatic trigger cameras, temperature and humidity sensors, and thermal imaging sensors installed inside the nest body of this invention can respectively collect the activity patterns of the red panda cubs, the temperature and humidity inside the nest body, and the body temperature signals of the red panda cubs, and upload them in real time, facilitating real-time monitoring by staff and ensuring the safe growth of the red panda cubs.

[0036] In this invention, a control box 13 is installed below the lower wooden board of the nest body 1. The control box 13 contains a controller, which includes a central processing unit 14, a sensor signal acquisition unit 15, an image acquisition unit 16, and a signal transmission unit 17. The input terminals of the sensor signal acquisition unit 15 are connected to a temperature and humidity sensor 11 and a thermal imaging sensor 12, respectively. The output terminals of the sensor signal acquisition unit 15 are connected to the central processing unit 14. The infrared automatic trigger camera 10 is connected to the central processing unit 14 through the image acquisition unit 16. The central processing unit 14 is connected to the background monitoring terminal 18 through the signal transmission unit 17.

[0037] Instructions for use: The method of using this utility model includes the following steps:

[0038] A. The red panda cubs enter and exit the nest through the entrance and exit, and at the same time, the red panda cubs can access the upper part of the nest through the connecting plate to move around.

[0039] B. The infrared automatic trigger camera can automatically capture images of the red panda cubs' activities and automatically upload them to the background monitoring terminal;

[0040] C. At the same time, the temperature and humidity sensors inside the nest body collect and upload the temperature and humidity signals inside the nest body in real time.

[0041] D. In addition, the thermal imaging sensor collects and uploads the body temperature of the red panda cubs in real time, which facilitates the back-end staff to monitor the red panda cubs in real time.

[0042] In summary, this utility model has a simple structure and can monitor red panda mothers and cubs in real time during the breeding period. It can further understand the behavioral patterns of red pandas during the breeding period in the wild, and at the same time grasp the growth and development characteristics of their cubs, thereby improving the fitness of wild red pandas.

[0043] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0044] It should also be noted that, in this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A type of artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, comprising a nest body (1), characterized in that: The nest body (1) adopts a cylindrical hollow structure, and a rain shield (2) is installed on the top of the nest body (1). A partition plate (3) is installed in the inner cavity of the nest body (1), and the partition plate (3) divides the inner cavity of the nest body (1) into an upper layer (4) and a lower layer (5). An entrance (6) is opened on the front side of the nest body (1), and the lower floor of the nest body (1) is paved with wooden boards (7).

2. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: A connecting port (8) is opened on the partition plate (3); a connecting plate (9) is also installed at the connecting port (8), and the connecting plate (9) connects the upper layer (4) and the lower layer (5).

3. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: Infrared automatic trigger cameras (10) are installed on both the upper and lower top walls of the nest body (1), and the infrared automatic trigger cameras (10) are self-organizing network infrared monitoring devices.

4. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: Temperature and humidity sensors (11) are installed at the corners of the upper and lower layers of the nest body (1).

5. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: Thermal imaging sensors (12) are also installed at the corners of the upper and lower layers of the nest body (1).

6. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: A control box (13) is installed under the lower wooden board of the nest body (1). The control box (13) is equipped with a controller. The controller is equipped with a central processing unit (14), a sensor signal acquisition unit (15), an image acquisition unit (16), and a signal transmission unit (17). The input end of the sensor signal acquisition unit (15) is connected to a temperature and humidity sensor (11) and a thermal imaging sensor (12), respectively. The output end of the sensor signal acquisition unit (15) is connected to the central processing unit (14). The infrared automatic trigger camera (10) is connected to the central processing unit (14) through the image acquisition unit (16). The central processing unit (14) is connected to the background monitoring terminal (18) through the signal transmission unit (17).

7. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The overall height of the nest body (1) is 150cm-160cm, and the bottom diameter is 130cm-140cm; the width of the entrance is 45cm-50cm, and the height is 40cm-42cm.

8. The artificial nesting site for red pandas in the wild, protected from tree holes, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The bottom of the nest body (1) is fixed on the support base (19), and the support base (19) is equipped with a ventilation device (20). The support base (19) is 20cm-25cm high.

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