7 Unique Animal Species Found Exclusively in China

Shubhi Kumar
Nov 14, 2024

Chinese alligator

The Chinese alligator is a small, critically endangered alligator species native to eastern China’s wetlands.

Chinese giant salamander

The Chinese giant salamander is the world’s largest amphibian, critically endangered, and native to China.

Golden takins

Golden takins are large, goat-antelope mammals with golden fur, native to the mountains of China.

Red crowned crane

The red-crowned crane is a tall, endangered bird symbolizing luck, native to East Asia.

Snub-nosed monkey

Snub-nosed monkeys are endangered primates with unique upturned noses, living in Asia's mountainous forest regions.

Crested tern

The crested tern is a coastal seabird with a spiky crest, found across tropical and temperate shores.

Giant panda

The giant panda is an endangered bear species native to China, known for bamboo-based diets.

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