China Flora and Fauna

China is among the 17 most megadiverse countries of the planet and is the third country in the world with the greatest diversity of mammal species, the eighth in birds, the seventh in reptiles and, finally, the seventh in amphibians.

The immense China Biodiversity It houses more than 7,500 species of vertebrates including, specifically, almost 5,000 species of fish, more than 1,200 species of birds, almost 600 species of mammals, some 400 species of reptiles and more than 300 species of amphibians, along with more than 30,000 species of plants. If you ever dare to venture in this country, you will really discover a extraordinary natural heritage.

The China vegetation It is characterized by a great diversity of species and forms one of the richest and diverse in the world, representing around 1/8 of the total species of plants that are known, many of which are endemic to the country. Due to Chinese climatecharacterized by its variety and an extensive range of temperatures, few are the species that do not grow in this country.

• Among the most representative specimens of China plants And trees is the Bonsai or Penjingwhat is the name of there. Although it is not a specific species, but a style of growing trees according to antiquity, it is very common to find this style of trees and plants maintained at much smaller sizes than its real size in nature.
• Another representative specimen is The bamboobelonging to the genre Phyllostachys spp. and typically present in the homes of its inhabitants. Bamboo is a plant that can endure many years, preferably in direct sunlight, although it has a lot of endurance in the shadow, and can reach 25 meters in length.
• Another Chinese plant species is The ginsengof the genre Panax. Ginseng’s most recognized species is the Panax ginsengto which numerous medicinal properties are granted, including, properties to deal with stress, enhance concentration or memory and improve physical resistance.
• Maybe the fruit of Lichi (LITCHI CHINENSIS), an endemic tropical tree from southeast China.
• The Kiwi or spiny ricout China (Delicious Actinidia) A bush with a fruit that is extensively cultivated and marketed throughout the world. As for the flowers, the lotus flower stands out (Nelumbo Nucifera), Special symbol of Buddhism given its representation of purity. This flower is typically found in swampy areas and has a high resistance capacity.
• We also find the Chinese peon (Paeonia Lactiflora), originally from Central Asia and East, which represents the National Flower of China. I know the peonies with the properties of nobility and peace.

The variety in the vegetation and landscape diversity of this country has resulted in a whole range of China ecosystems that house an exceptional animal life. Among the Chinese animals speciesthere are very curious copies, such as:

• The black bear.
• The onagro of the Tibet.
• The giant salamandra.
• The Takines.
• The argalíes.
• The Yaks.
• The Zorzales.

It should be noted, on the other hand, that the great diversity of China Marine Fauna This country has placed in the third position of this category. In particular, the South China Sea is recognized as one of the most beautiful areas on the planet. It houses a high number of small islands along with more than 6,500 marine species.

Finally, there is a whole List of protected animals in China. This event is due to several actions. On the one hand, several wild animals in China are highly exposed to a hunting and capture pressure given its appreciated value in the most ancestral part of traditional Chinese medicine that remains very active in some regions (because today modern traditional medicine is more widespread and has left the issue of the use of animals behind), as well as in the gastronomy of this country. Some of the most wanted animals with medicinal purposes are Pangolines, Indian rhinoos and tigers. On the other hand, other reasons fall on intensive crops, desertification, reduction of non -protected forests or industrial and agricultural pollution.

Among the Chinese animals in danger of extinction or in a state of vulnerability are:

• The golden nose monkey (Rhinopithecus Bieti)
• The panda or panda giant (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca)
• The Chinese Aligáctor or Aligáctor of Yangtze (ALLIGATOR SINENSIS)
• The Tiger of Amoy or Xiamen tiger (Panthera Tigris Amoyensis)
• THE BAIJI (Lipotes Vexillifer)
• Ilí’s spicy (Ochotona Iliensis)
• The Chinese Cayman (ALLIGATOR SINENSIS)
• The giant salamandra (Andrias Davidianus)
• China’s white dolphin (Sousa chinensis)

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