Exhibition of entries for 6th China animal specimen competition opens in Shanghai

The exhibition for the winning entries of the 6th China animal specimen competition opened in Shanghai on Saturday.

As a premier event in China's specimen-making field, the competition attracted 738 entries from across the country for the first time, highlighting its growing prominence. Following a three-day closed-door evaluation period starting on Wednesday, selected works are now on display to the public free of charge at the China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Park in Putuo district until March 22, 2026.

The event has reached new heights in both scale and quality, drawing over 800 participants from museums, universities, research institutes, and primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Focusing on scientific accuracy, the competition requires specimens to accurately represent the biological characteristics of animals in form and anatomical structure, with precise species identification. In addition, it evaluates craftsmanship, artistic expression, and collection value. A jury of 19 leading experts from scientific research, museums, and fine arts evaluated entries across 10 categories, including large mammals, fish, amphibians and reptiles, and creative simulations.