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​Wildlife in China

Exercept from ​https://www.china-family-adventure.com

Wildlife in China is very diverse, there are over 30,000 kinds of plants and over 4,400 species of vertebrates. Because of China's immense range of climates and landscape, there are many different kinds of habitats which support many different kinds of flora and fauna.

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The Giant Panda is China's most loved animal

大熊猫是中国最受宠的动物。
​Dà xióngmāo shì zhōngguó zuì shòu chǒng de dòngwù。


China's natural world has been since ancient times a source of inspiration in the arts, literature, religion and mythology. Philosophers have preached the virtues of living in harmony with nature for centuries.
Unfortunately, the rapid economic development and rate of urbanization in China have led to increased deterioration of the environment and loss of habitat for many of the species endemic to China.
Many of them are currently listed as endangered, and none more well-known than the
 Giant Panda (大熊猫 Dà xióngmāo). 

​Wildlife in China: Animals in China


Here are some of the most notorious animals native to China. Some of them are in danger or vulnerable to extinction, and some have special significance in Chinese Culture. The links will bring you to more detail about the particular animal and its environment, as well as the places where we have been fortunate to appreciate some of them during our travels.

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Giant Panda
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大熊猫 Dà xióngmāo

​The Giant Panda roams the forests and mountains of South West China. An 
endangered species, many reserves have been set up for the conservation of this animal unique to China and considered a national treasure.
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Siberian Tiger
西伯利亚虎 xī bó lì yà hǔ

​This is China's top predator, also known as the Amur Tiger for its homeland region, the temperate snow-covered mountains in north-east China. Also an 
endangered species due to excessive poaching.
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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey
金丝猴 ​Jīn sī hóu

​Mainly tree-dwelling in the cold mountainous forests of central and Southwest China. Threatened by deforestation, this is also an 
endangered species and under state protection. Along with Pandas, considered national treasures.
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Red Panda (Firefox)
红熊猫 Hóng xióng māo

​Native of China, this small arboreal mammal is found in the mountainous forests of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. No longer categorized as endangered but still 
vulnerable

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​Chinese Alligator
中国短吻鳄 
Zhōngguó duǎn wěn è​

​Similar to the American alligators but much smaller and completely armored, inclusive belly. Its 
critically endangered population of perhaps a couple of hundred lives along the ponds and wetlands of the lower Yangtze River.
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Red-crowned Crane
丹 顶 鹤 Dān dǐng hè
丹 is a synonym with 红 in Chinese

Found in the marshes and riverbanks of East and East-Central China, this is one of the largest of cranes easily recognizable for its red patch on the head. Cranes have been for long a symbol of longevity in China.
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Baiji
白 鱀 豚 ​Bái jì tún

​Known as the Yangtze River Dolphin is a fresh water dolphin only found in the Yangtze River. Sadly it has been categorized as critically endangered and 
possibly extinct, since a 2006 expedition failed to find any of the species in the river.
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Pink Dolphin
粉红色的海豚
Fěnhóng sè dì hǎitún
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Pink in Chinese 粉红色的

Also known as the Chinese White Dolphin, is mainly found around the waters of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta. They are endangered and became the official mascot of Hong Kong's handover to China.

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Chinese Sturgeon
中 华 鲟​ Zhōnghuá xún

Also a national treasure and a "living fossil". These creatures have existed from prehistoric times, i.e. they were around along with the dinosaurs, and have managed so far to defy extinction but are 
critically endangered. They are only found in the waters of the Yangtze River.
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Bactrian Camel
双 峰 驼 Shuāng fēng tuó
双 means "two, double"
峰 means "peak"
驼 means "camel"

It is found accross the dry deserts in Northern China. They have been domesticated and are used to provide transport accross the vast areas.
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Tibetan Antelope
藏 羚 羊 Zàng líng yáng
Tibet means 西 藏 in Chinese
Antelope means  羚 羊 in Chinese

A native from the Tibetan Plateau, it prefers flat, open terrain, with sparse vegetation cover.
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Yak
犛  Máo
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The hardy yak is native to the high plains of the Himalayas and essential for Tibetans subsistence. Used in transportation as well as for its meat, milk and even hair.

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Chinese Pheasant
中 国 雉 鸡 ​Zhōngguó zhì jī
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Also known as the Golden Pheasant, is mainly native to forests in mountainous areas of western China, also commonly found in zoos. The Pheasant is for Chinese a symbol of good fortune and beauty.

Best Zoos or Wild Zoos to visit in China?


(1) ​Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

熊 猫 基 地 Xióngmāo jīdì        Panda Base

Website: http://www.panda.org.cn/english/
Add: 1375#Panda Road,Northern Suburb,Chengdu Sichuan,P.R.China
Opening hours: 07:30am—18:00pm, all year round
Ticket price: RMB 58 per person;
Booking hotline: +86-028-83510119
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(2) Taipei Zoo 

台 北 动 物 园 Táiběi dòngwùyuán

Website: ​http://english.zoo.gov.taipei/

Taipei Zoo Fax:886-2-29382316 Tel: 886-2-2938-2300#630
Address: No. 30, Sec.2, Xinguang Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City 11656, Taiwan, R.O.C.

uploads from Taipei Zoo 臺北市立動物園, over 1300 videos


(3) Shanghai Zoo

上 海 动 物 园 ​Shànghǎi dòngwùyuán


The Shanghai Zoo is a pretty good zoo to visit with your family, especially if you have small children. If you're worried about your kids being traumatized by the treatment of the animals or the state of their enclosures (a concern of many zoo visitors), don't be. The Shanghai Zoo is a decent place with large green areas to run and play in and plenty for kids to do and see. It really makes a great day out!
Shanghai Zoo is located in No.2381 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai. It is close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The zoo was founded in 1954, formerly known as the West Park. Shanghai Zoo belongs to a large national-level zoo, covering an area of 743,000 square meters. There are more than 400 species of animals on display, and the building area of the display is 47,237 square meters. It honors to be one of the national top ten zoos, as well as the second largest city zoo in China.

The original Shanghai zoo is a golf club. Then the club is transformed into a zoo in 1954. After half a century of development the Shanghai Zoo has been develop into one of the best environmental gardens in Shanghai. The zoo collects and displays more than 6,000 animals, among which are 600 Chinese animals, including the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, South China tiger, hoopoe, black bulbul, scimitar-horned oryx, great hornbills and Bactrian camels. Animals from other parts of the world include, the chimpanzee, giraffe, polar bear, kangaroo, gorilla, ring tailed lemur, common marmoset, spider monkey, african wild dog, olive baboon, mandrill, Canadian lynx and maned wolf. The zoo is continuously establishing and enhancing the animal enclosures so as to offer much better conditions for the animals and a enjoyable feel for tourists.

Visitor's Information
​Name in Chinese: 上海动物园
Entry Fee: 40RMB- adults / less for students and free for kids under 1.3m
Opening Hours
  • 6:30-17:30 (Mar to Oct)
  • 6:30-17:30 (Nov to next Feb.)
Address: 2381 Hongqiao Road near Hami Road | 红桥路2381号
Metro: Shanghai Zoo (上海动物园) station, Line 10


(4) The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo

 ​青 海 西 藏 野 生 动 物 园  based on trip​ advisor, it may closed. 
Location: 
381 Hongqiao Rd., Changning District, Shanghai, China

​Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Safari Park is located in the Xishan Xining, is a beautiful zoo. There are more than 200 species of animals in the park. Although there are not many animals in other cities, there are some animals unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau such as snow leopards, Przewalski's gazelle, desert cats and wild yaks, which are rare in other cities. The size of the zoo is not large, mainly herbivore area, beast beast nourishment area, rare birds Museum, Ocean Pavilion, etc., all look down about 3-4 hours. The most important thing in the park is the Beast Beast Freezing Zone, where the plankton is built so that visitors can watch the beast beneath the plank for a short time and feel good. Walk from the park gate to the path along the cliff a little bit, you can choose to ride, probably a few dollars to. Play herbivore area, rare birds Museum can also choose to ride the battery car, but the distance is not too far. Aquarium Park charges a separate, you can watch some of the marine animals, but the size of this aquarium is not large, can not be compared with many cities in the Ocean Pavilion. Zoo and carousel, bumper cars and other children's play items, suitable for children to come and play.


(5) Shanghai Wild Animal Park

​上 海 野 生 动 物 园 Shànghǎi yěshēng dòngwùyuán

Website: ​http://en.shwzoo.com/#

Address:No.178,Nanliu Road,Pudong District,Shanghai.
Telephone:021-58036000

Shanghai Wild Animal Park is an educational and entertaining theme park with animal raising, exhibition, reproduction and conservation. The Park was officially opened on November 18, 1995 in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, with a total area of 153 hectares. It is one of the first AAAAA (top level) tourist attractions in China. 
You will find more than 10,000 exotic animals of more than 200 species, most of which are rare wildlife, including giant pandas, snub-nosed monkeys, takins, crested ibis, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, white rhinos and cheetahs. The Park is divided into drive-through and pedestrian areas. ​



(6) Dalian Forest Zoo

Website http://www.dlzoo.com/

(7)  ​Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo



The 
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo (Chinese: 南京红山森林动物园) is a zoological park in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu province, China. Located on 168 Heyan Road in the northern section of Nanjing city, it is a 171 acres (69 ha) park and forest with 280 kinds of animals.

Website: ​http://www.njhszoo.com/
Address: Heyan Rd No. 168, Nanjing, China 210028
phone: 025-85620178
fax: 025-85624114

The zoo consists of Xiaohongshan bird region, Dahongshan beast region, Fangniushan herbivore and Primate animal region, and an amphibian and reptile hall. There are 280 species among the 3000 animals in the zoo. There are protected animals such as Asian elephant, giraffe, zebra, kangaroo, white tiger, panther, orangutan, mandrill, flamingo, macaw parrots, gold python and so on. The first degree protected species from China at the zoo include giant panda, golden monkey, gibbon, red-crowned crane, northeast tiger, and Yangtze alligator. Animal performances are conducted daily.[3]


(8) Qinghuang Island Wildlife park

Website: http://www.qhdzoo.com/
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Address: China, Hebei, Qinhuangdao, Beidaihe, Binhai Ave, 滨海大道中段
Phone: +86 335 403 5073
Province: Hebei


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