Feb 3, 2024, 11:20 PM IST
Giant Panda: Iconic bear with black and white fur, found in central China's mountains. Eats bamboo, symbolizes conservation efforts.
Red Panda: Small, red-brown mammal native to eastern Himalayas. Not closely related to giant panda. Arboreal, nocturnal, and endangered.
South China Tiger: Critically endangered tiger subspecies native to central and eastern China. No confirmed wild sightings for years, nearly extinct.
Chinese Alligator: Small-sized alligator native to China's Yangtze River basin. Critically endangered, with a limited population in the wild.
Chinese Pangolin: Scaly anteater found in various Chinese regions. Threatened due to illegal wildlife trade. Vital for insect control.
Chinese White Dolphin: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin in the South China Sea. Inhabits Pearl River Delta. Known for pinkish coloration.
Takin: Large ungulate native to the eastern Himalayas and western China. Resides in high-altitude mountainous regions.
Yunnan Golden Monkey: Unique primate in Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan. High-altitude inhabitant, endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
Chinese Water Deer: Native deer with tusks, found in Chinese wetlands and riverine areas. Sometimes called "vampire deer" due to tusks.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports