Creative team behind hit animation embarks on inspirational journey

　　 The creative team behind the hit Chinese animated series "Ling Cage" has invited experts in vertebrate paleontology to consult on the production of the third season of the series.

　　This original, domestically produced animated science fiction series has been making waves in the Chinese animation scene. Its second season recently premiered on Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili. Together with the first season, the two seasons have accumulated over 1 billion views, a testament to its widespread popularity and appeal among audiences.

　　The creative team recently visited the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology on a fact-finding mission to draw inspiration for the upcoming third season.

　　The creative team behind the hit Chinese animated series "Ling Cage" visits the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology on July 30, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN 

　　Academician Zhou Zhonghe, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an expert in evolutionary biology and paleornithology, said that animated science fiction with a rigorous scientific core holds immense social value in addition to its entertainment value.

　　Guided by researcher Wang Xiaolin, a geologist and paleontologist at the institute, the "Ling Cage" team began their journey with a visit to an affiliate museum dedicated to the evolution of ancient animals. There, they had the opportunity to observe rare dinosaur fossils up close. These remnants of a bygone era were a rich source of inspiration for the creative minds behind the series.

　　This recent journey to gather inspiration is believed to have set the stage for future collaborations between the animation industry and the scientific community.