08/08/2005 A new scientific speleological expedition
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A scientific – speleological expedition was carried
out in the counties of Guanling and Zhen Feng (South Guizhou) in the
period from 22nd July to 8th August 2005. Taking part in the expedition
were Leonardo Latella, Daniele Avesani, Gaetano Gozzo and Stefano Meggiorini.
In the course of the research work 15 new caves were explored and noted
for a total development of up to approx. five kilometers. Inside the
caves faunistic elements were collected which will enable to study in
depth the bio geographical and biospeleological knowledge of the karst
areas of South China. Contemporary to research in the caves, external
zoological research was carried out and chemical-physical analysis of
the underground and surface waters were effected. |
19/03/2004 |
A conference entitled “Ten years
of scientific research in China by the Civic Museum of Natural History
of Verona” was held at the seat of the Academy in the Erbisti
Palace in Verona on the 19th March, 2004. Roberto Zorzin and Leonardo
Latella presented the results of the investigations carried out in China
during these years with particular reference to those done in November
2003 which were co-financied by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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