John Brennan
Where the Wild Things are … in Beijing
If you think office cockroaches are the only wild animals in Beijing, think again. Nature finds its way into most big cities, and Beijing is no exception.
The capital’s winding hutongs are a long way from the steppe, but they still seem to appeal to Siberian weasels. Known locally as huangshulang (“yellow rat wolf”), these night prowlers terrorize Beijing’s rodents after dark, and are relatively common inside the Second Ring Road – the Confucius Temple is a popular weasel hangout.
