China is a vast country with abundant natural resources and landscapes which provide habitats for a variety of wildlife.
China is one of the countries with largest number of wildlife species.
In the old, beautiful and richly endowed land, there are numerous valuable animals and various species of rare and endemic wildlife. Crested ibis, the black-necked crane, Asiatic elephant and nearly a hundred other species which are endangered or rare in the world are to be found in China. Additionally, China has 18 species of primates, while many countries in the same latitudes have none. Wildlife is treasure of mankind and an important part of the natural environment. Wildlife conservation in China has won international concern and support, and Chinese wildlife authorities and conservation organizations now raise closely with people and professional groups abroad to promote studies and research, enforce laws and regulations, take effective measures, raise people's awareness of wildlife conservation and further our progress in wildlife conservation.