The fauna of China is very diverse and contains very unusual animals and birds. Some of the species only exist here. It is upsetting that many of them are on the verge of extinction and are extremely rare. The reasons for this, as in many other territories, are human disturbance of natural habitat conditions, as well as hunting and poaching. Among the listed species, there are officially declared extinct in the wild. Some of them are conserved and tried to breed in reserves and zoos around the world.
Indian elephant
Representatives of this species of elephants are large in size. The mass and size of males is greater than that of females. On average, the weight of an elephant ranges from 2 to 5.5 tons, depending on gender and age. Inhabits woodland with dense shrubs.
Asian ibis
This bird is a relative of the stork and lived in large numbers on the Asian part of the planet. As a result of hunting and industrial development, Asian ibises are practically exterminated. At the moment, this is an extremely rare bird listed in the International Red Book.
Roxellan’s rhinopithecus
These monkeys have a very unusual, colorful coloration. The color of the coat is dominated by orange tones, and the face has a bluish tint. Roxellanov rhinopithecus lives in the mountains, at an altitude of up to 3 kilometers. They migrate in search of places with lower air temperatures.
Flying dog
This animal has an amazing ability to fly like a bird. In search of food, they can fly up to 40 kilometers in one night. Flying dogs feed on a variety of fruits and mushrooms, while the plant “hunt” begins in the dark.
Jeyran
A cloven-hoofed animal that is a “relative” of the gazelle. It lives in the desert and semi-desert areas of many Asian countries. The classic color of the gazelle is sandy, however, depending on the season, the color saturation changes. In winter, its fur becomes lighter.
Panda
A relatively small bear whose main food is bamboo. However, the panda is omnivorous, and can also feed on bird eggs, insects, and small animals. Inhabits dense forests with the obligatory presence of reed thickets. In the hot season, it rises high in the mountains, choosing places with lower temperatures.
Himalayan bear
The bear is relatively small in size. Most often it has a black color, but there are also a sufficient number of individuals with a brown or reddish tint. Climbs trees well and spends most of the time on them. The main part of the diet of the Himalayan bear is plant food.
Black-necked crane
The height of adults of this crane is more than a meter. The main habitat is the territory of China. Depending on the season, the bird migrates within the range. The diet includes both plant and animal foods. Life expectancy is up to 30 years.
Orongo
A cloven-hoofed little-studied animal. Lives in the highlands of Tibet. It is actively harvested by poachers for its valuable wool. As a result of uncontrolled hunting, the number of orangos is decreasing, the animal is included in the International Red Book.
Przewalski’s horse
Wild animal that lives in Asia. It is as similar as possible to an ordinary horse, but differs in a different genetic makeup. The Przewalski’s horse has practically disappeared from the wild, and at the moment, in the reserves, work is underway to restore a normal population.
White tiger
It is a mutated Bengal tiger. The coat is white with dark stripes. Currently, all white tigers are kept and bred in zoos, in nature such an animal has not been recorded, since the frequency of birth of a white tiger is extremely low.
Kiang
Equine. The main habitat is Tibet. Prefers dry steppe regions up to a height of five kilometers. Kiang is a social animal and is kept in packs. Swims well, feeds on vegetation.
Chinese giant salamander
An amphibian with a body length of up to two meters. Salamanders can weigh up to 70 kilograms. The main share of the diet is fish, as well as crustaceans. The main habitats are clean and cold water bodies in the mountains of eastern China. Currently, the number of the Sino giant salamander is declining.
Bactrian camel
Differs in extreme unpretentiousness and endurance. It lives in rocky regions of the mountains and foothills of China, where there is very little food and practically no water. He knows how to move perfectly along mountain steeps and can do without a watering hole for a very long time.
Little panda
A small animal from the panda family. It feeds exclusively on plant foods, in particular young bamboo shoots. Currently, the red panda is recognized as an endangered species in the wild, therefore it is actively bred in zoos and reserves.
Other animals in China
Chinese river dolphin
An aquatic mammal that lived in some rivers in China. This dolphin is distinguished by poor eyesight and excellent echolocation apparatus. In 2017, this species was officially declared extinct and currently there are no individuals in the wild.
Chinese alligator
A very rare alligator with a yellowish-gray color that lives in the eastern part of Asia. Before the onset of winter, it digs a hole and, hibernating inside, hibernates. Currently, the number of this species is decreasing. According to observations in the wild, there are no more than 200 individuals.
Golden snub-nosed monkey
The second name is roxellan rhinopithecus. This is a monkey with an unusual orange-red coat color and a bluish face. It lives in the mountains at an altitude of up to three kilometers. He climbs trees well and spends most of his life at a height.
Deer of david
A large deer that is absent in the wild. Currently, it lives only in zoos around the world. Differs in great love for water, in which he spends a lot of time. The deer of David swims well and changes color of the coat, depending on the season.
South China Tiger
It is an extremely rare tiger that is on the verge of extinction. According to some reports, no more than 10 individuals remained in the wild. Differs in relatively small size and high running speed. In pursuit of prey, the tiger can accelerate to speeds in excess of 50 km / h.
Brown eared pheasant
A bird with an unusual, beautiful color of feathers. It lives in the northeastern part of China, preferring mountain forests of any type. As a result of human disturbance of natural habitat conditions, the number of this phase is steadily decreasing.
White-handed gibbon
The most famous representative of the gibbon family. Perfectly adapted to climbing trees and spends most of its life on them. Inhabits various regions of China in a wide range of heights. Prefers both humid forests and mountain ranges.
Slow lori
A small primate, whose body weight does not exceed one and a half kilograms. Differs in the presence of a gland that secretes a poisonous secret. Mixing it with saliva, the loris licks the fur, creating protection from the attack of predators. The activity of the primate is manifested in the dark. During the day, he sleeps in the dense crown of trees.
Eli pika
A small animal that looks like a hamster, but is a “relative” of a hare. It lives in the mountainous areas of China, preferring a cold climate. A distinctive feature of the Ili pika is the preparation of grass for the winter. “Mown” blades of grass are dried and hidden between stones in reserve.
Snow Leopard
Large carnivorous animal, “relative” of the tiger and leopard. It has an unusually beautiful color. Smoky coat is covered with dark gray spots of a specific shape. The number of the snow leopard is very small, it is included in the International Red Book.
Chinese paddlefish
A predatory fish that was found in the freshwater bodies of China. In the past tense, they talk about her because of the suspicion of the complete extinction of the species. It fed on small crustaceans and other aquatic invertebrates. Attempts to breed paddlefish in artificial conditions have not yet been successful.
Tupaya
A small animal that looks like a squirrel and a rat at the same time. It lives in the tropical forests of Asian countries. They spend most of their time in trees, but they can move well on the ground. They feed on both plant and animal food.
Conclusion
On the territory of China, there are about 6200 species of vertebrates, of which more than 2000 are terrestrial, as well as about 3800 fish. Many representatives of the Chinese fauna live only here and are world famous. One of them is the giant panda, which is actively used in logos, art and generally associated with China. Due to the varied and specific climate conditions in remote corners of the country, animals that previously inhabited neighboring territories are preserved.
