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What are the rare animals in my country?

2023-05-24 18:06:26 56

China is a country very rich in biodiversity, with a large number of rare animal and plant species. Here are some animal species considered rare or endangered in China:


1. Giant Panda: The giant panda is one of China’s national treasures and one of the most famous rare animals in the world. Currently it is only distributed in central and western China, and the number of wild populations is small.


2. Golden monkey: The golden monkey is a unique species of monkey in China, mainly distributed in the high mountain areas of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other provinces. Their group sizes are also relatively small.


3. Yangtze finless porpoise: The Yangtze finless porpoise is a freshwater cetacean in China. It is distributed in the freshwater rivers of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and its tributaries. It is greatly threatened and is currently on the verge of extinction.


4. Chinese sturgeon: Chinese sturgeon is a unique freshwater fish in China. It is distributed in the Yangtze River and Pearl River basins. It is endangered due to overfishing and water pollution.


5. South China tiger: The South China tiger is a unique tiger species in southern China and is also a national first-level protected animal in China. Currently, the number of wild populations is very small.


6. Stone leopard: The stone leopard is a small cat endemic to China, mainly distributed in the southwest and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Due to threats to its habitat, it has been listed as a first-level protected animal in China.


In addition to the species mentioned above, there are many other animals that are also facing survival difficulties and need to be protected and managed to ensure their continued existence into the future.

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