Endangered Species

The geography of China is so varied there are a number of forms of life living and growing in China that may soon become extinct or might already be extinct.

As China becomes a more developed country with modern business and trade, the countryside is being made into cities. This development leaves less space for wildlife. Pollution in rivers and the air from cities and factories does not help animal and plant life either.

Like everywhere else in the world, people are trying to conserve wildlife and learning from mistakes made in the past. Reducing pollution and going green helps endangered species. Global organizations such as the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and Edge (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) are working with people in China to help save wildlife. Education, controlling pollution, conserving habitats and understanding what is endangered and why are all contributing.

Critically endangered are the Yangtze dolphin, the Bactrian Camel and the Long-eared Jerboa. The Asian Elephant and the Giant and Red Panda are endangered. Critically endangered means a lot needs to be done very quickly if there is to be any chance to save the animals. Endangered still means action needs to be taken. Play the WILD TRAIL - choice b - to find out more about these animals.

Learn more about the endangered animals by playing the WILD TRAIL - choice b. Listen out for news. The organization EDGE recently made a video of the Long-eared Jerboa. A Yangtze dolphin might have been spotted recently. 200 students in China were trained to help the Qinling Panda. You can see the Giant Panda in Chongquing zoo as they have a breeding centre there.