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Name:
 LI Chunwang
Subject:
 Ecology
Tel/Fax:
 +86-10-64807466  / 
E-mail:
 licw@ioz.ac.cn
Address:
 Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, P.R. China
More:
 Group of Wildlife and Behavioral Ecology      
Resume:
2006-, Associate Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
2015-, Employed Professor, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2009, Research Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles & Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, USA
2002-2005. Ph D., Ecology, Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; Dissertation: Behavioral Adaptation to Environment and Human Disturbance and its Steroid Hormone Regulations in Père David’s Deer (Elaphurus davidianus). 106pp
1999-2006. Research Assistant, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
1996–1999. M. Sc., Animal Ecology, Beijing Normal University, China; Dissertation: Seasonal Patterns of Reproductive Behaviors and Individual Interactive Behaviors in Milu (Elaphurus davidianus). 76pp
1992-1996. Teaching Assistant, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, China
1988–1992. B. Sc., Animal Science, Lanzhou University, China; Dissertation: Charadriiformes Community Structure of Wetland in Lanzhou, China. 60pp

Research Interests:
  • To study the ecological adaptation, endocrine regulation and genetic evolution of animal behavior, and relate animal behavior to conservation biology of endangered species
  • To monitor the biodiversity in many different regions and study the hotspots of biodiversity science

Awards and Honors:
  • State Special Program of Basic Research. Monitoring Biodiversity in World Heritage (2016-2021)
  • Nation Nature Science Foundation: Behavior and Genetics of Pere David’s deer (2016-2019)
  • State Special Program of Basic Research. Survey on Reptiles and its Biogeography in Chinese Altay (2013-2018)
  • State Forestry Administration Foundation: Surveying Musk Deer (2016-2018)

Professional Activities:
  • Member, Council of the Animal Behavior Society of China (2017- )
  • Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Mammal Research (2017- )
  • Member of the Editorial Board, Archives of Zoological Studies (2017- )
  • Member of the Expert Group of Endangered Species Scientific Commission, P.R.C.(2017- )
  • Member of the Editorial Board, Chinese Journal of Zoology (2015- )
  • Member, Council of the Herpetology Society of China (2013- )
  • Member, Biodiversity Specialist Group, Beijing Gardening and Greening Bureau (2006- )

Research Grants:
  • Nation Nature Science Foundation: Behavior and Genetics of Pere David’s deer (2016-2019)
  • State Special Program of Basic Research. Survey on Reptiles and its Biogeography in Chinese Altay (2013-2018)
  • State Special Program of Basic Research. Monitoring Biodiversity in World Heritage (2016-2021)
  • State Forestry Administration Foundation: Surveying Musk Deer (2016-2018)

Selected Publications:
  1. Ping X, Liu N., Jiang Z., Xu H., Li C*. 2017. Assaying progesterone, estradiol and cortisol concentrations in hair of Père David deer hinds：An alternative way to reflect seasonality of steroid secretion. Biological Rhythm Research (available online) 48(2): DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2017.1367063
  2. Ji S., Lian X., Jiang Z., Li L., Bi J., Li C*. 2017. Effects of sand grain size on habitat selection in steppe toad-headed lizard (Phrynocephalus frontalis). Asian Herpetological Research 8(2): 123–130.
  3. Ding J., Chang Q., Ding Y., Zhu L., Liu H., Jiang Z., Li C*. 2017. Seasonal home range patterns of the reintroduced and rewild female Père David’s deer Elaphurus Davidianus. Biological Rhythm Research 48(3): 485-497.
  4. Cui S, Milner-Gulland E. J., Singh N. J., Chu H., Li C., Chen J. Jiang Z. 2017. Historical range, extirpation and prospects for reintroduction of saigas in China. Scientific Reports 7: 44200.
  5. Ji S., Li L., Li C., Zhang Y., Ren S., Ping X., Cui S., Chu H., Jiang Z. 2017. Impact of different road types on small mammals in Mt. Kalamaili Nature Reserve. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 50: 223-233.
  6. Liu Z., Jiang Z., Yang A., Xu B., Fang H., Xie Z., Li N., Li C., Meng Z., Zeng Y. 2017. Attitudes toward bile extraction from living bears: Survey of citizens and students in Beijing. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 20(3): 205-218.
  7. Zhang L., Luo Z., Mallon D., Li C., Jiang Z. 2017. Biodiversity conservation status in China's growing protected areas. Biological Conservation 210: 89-100.
  8. Liu N., Jiang Z., Zhang L., Zhong Z., Ping X., Xu H. and Li C*. 2016. Bioacoustic cues and their relations to dominance rank in Père David’s deer stags. Animal Production Science 56: 971-977.
  9. Ping X., Han D., Jiang Z. and Li C*. 2016. Circadian patterns of plasma leptin, insulin and glucose concentration in the toad-headed lizard Phrynocephalus versicolor. Biological Rhythm Research 47(6): 927-936.
  10. Cui S., Luo X., Chen D., Sun J., Chu H., Li C* and Jiang Z. 2016. The adder (Vipera berus) in Southern Altay Mountains: population characteristics, distribution, morphology and phylogenetic position. PeerJ 4:e2342.
  11. Li C., Lian X., Tang S., Bi J. and Jiang Z. 2013. Diet, Food Intake of Phrynocephalus frontalis (Agamidae) and Its Potential Role in Desert Habitat. Asian Herpetological Research 4(4): 248–253.
  12. Ping X., Li C. and Jiang Z. 2013. Household energy consumption patterns in agricultural zone, pastoral zone and agro-pastoral transitional zone in eastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Biomass and Bioenergy 58: 1-9.
  13. Lian X, Jiang Z, Ping X, Tang S, Bi J. and Li C*. 2012. Spatial distribution pattern of the steppe toad-headed lizard (Phrynocephalus frontalis) and its influencing factors. Asian Herpetological Research 3(1): 46–51.
  14. Li C., Monclús R., Maul T.L., Jiang Z. and Blumstein D.T. 2011. Quantifying human disturbance on antipredator behavior and flush initiation distance in yellow-bellied marmots. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 129: 146-152.
  15. Li C., Lian X., Bi J., Fang H., Maul T.L. and Jiang Z. 2011. Effects of sand grain size and morphological traits on running speed of toad-headed lizard Phrynocephalus frontalis. Journal of Arid Environments 75(2011): 1038-1042.
  16. Li C., Yang X., Ding Y., Zhang L., Fang H., Tang S. and Jiang Z. 2011. Do Père David’s deer lose memories of their ancestral predators? PLoS One 6(8): e23623.
  17. Li C., Gu Y., Tang S., Fang H., Jiang G. and Jiang Z. 2011. Effects of acute low temperature stress on the endocrine reactions of the Qinghai toad-headed lizard. Current Zoology 57 (6): 775？780.
  18. Ping X., Li C., Jiang Z., Liu W. and Zhu H. 2011. Sexual difference in seasonal patterns of salt lick use by south China sika deer Cervus nippon. Mammalian Biology 76(2): 196-200.
  19. Ping X., Li C., Jiang Z., Liu W. and Zhu H. 2011. Interference competition and group size effect in sika deer (Cervus nippon) at salt licks. Acta Ethologica 14(1): 43-49.
  20. Li C., Jiang Z., Feng Z., Yang X., Yang J. and Chen L. 2009. Effects of highway traffic on diurnal activity of the critically endangered Przewalski’s gazelle. Wildlife Research 36(5): 379-385.
  21. Li C., Jiang Z., Tang S. and Zeng Y. 2007. Influence of enclosure size and animal density on fecal cortisol concentration and aggression in Père David's deer stags. General and Comparative Endocrinology 151: 202-209.
  22. Li C., Jiang Z., Zeng Y. and You Z. 2007. A note on environmental element as an essential prerequisite of behavioral expression: A case study of Père David’s deer. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 103: 174-180.
  23. Li C., Jiang Z., Tang S. and Zeng Y. 2007. Evidence of effects of human disturbance on alert response in Père David’s deer, Elaphurus davidianus. Zoo Biology 26: 461-470.
  24. Jiang Z., Li C., Fang H., Meng Z. and Zeng Y. 2007. Captive-bred tigers and the fate of wild tigers. BioScience 57(9): 726.
  25. Li C., Jiang Z., Zeng Y. and Yan C. 2004. Relationship between serum testosterone, dominance and mating success in Père David's deer stags. Ethology 110(9): 681-691.
  26. Li C., Jiang Z., Jiang G and Fang J. 2001. Seasonal changes of reproductive behavior and fecal steroid concentrations in Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus). Hormones and Behavior 40: 518-525.