Yao Foundation taps into conservation work Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming walks past a presenter after attending a news conference ...

Yao Foundation taps into conservation work

Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming walks past a presenter after attending a news conference in Hong Kong May 12, 2012.

Yao Ming sits in front of a logo of Yao Foundation during a news conference in Hong Kong May 12, 2012.

Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming (R) poses with Brett Jenks, President and CEO of Rare, during a news conference in Hong Kong, May 12, 2012.

Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming attends a news conference in Hong Kong May 12, 2012.

The Yao Foundation, founded by Yao Ming, unveiled a new partnership on Saturday with Rare, a pro-environment and conservation group who leads in catalyzing communities to take pride in natural habitats worldwide, that aims to engage youths in conservation activities across China.

(Agencies)