First-class protected animals are national first-class protected animals, which refer to the precious, endangered and rare animals listed in the List of National Key Protected Wild Animals, which have extremely high conservation value and ecological significance. Let's take a look at each of them:
1. Giant panda, a first-class protected animal
Habits of giant pandas
Giant pandas mainly inhabit the alpine bamboo forests of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, and eat bamboo as their main food.
Giant pandas are solitary animals and usually only see each other during the breeding season.
Conservation status of giant pandas
Due to deforestation and the impact of human activities, the population of giant pandas is gradually decreasing.
China** has taken a number of measures to protect giant pandas, including establishing nature reserves and promoting panda conservation education.
2. First-class protected animal - golden snub-nosed monkey
The habits of the golden snub-nosed monkey
The Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan snub-nosed monkeys are mainly found in the southwestern mountainous areas of China and feed on leaves and fruits.
Golden snub-nosed monkeys are social animals and usually live in larger groups.
The conservation status of the golden snub-nosed monkey
Due to the effects of deforestation and illegal harvesting, the population of golden snub-nosed monkeys is gradually decreasing.
China** has taken a number of measures to protect the golden snub-nosed monkey, including establishing nature reserves and cracking down on illegal capture.
3. First-class protected animal - Chinese sturgeon
The habits of the Chinese sturgeon
The Chinese sturgeon is endemic to the Yangtze River in China and undergoes a large-scale migration every year.
The Chinese sturgeon is a carnivorous animal that feeds mainly on small fish, shrimp, etc.
The conservation status of the Chinese sturgeon
Due to the effects of water pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction, Chinese sturgeon populations are gradually decreasing.
China** has taken a number of measures to protect the Chinese sturgeon, including establishing nature reserves and restricting fishing.
4. First-class protected animal - gibbon
Habits of gibbons
Gibbons live in the tropical rainforests of Yunnan, Hainan, Guangxi and other places, and feed on fruits, insects, etc.
Gibbons are arboreal animals with very long arms and flexible bodies.
The conservation status of gibbons
Due to the effects of deforestation and hunting, gibbon populations are gradually decreasing.
China** has taken a number of measures to protect gibbons, including establishing nature reserves and cracking down on illegal hunting.
5. First-class protected animal - giraffe
Giraffe habits
Giraffes are endemic to Africa and live in grasslands and open forests in Kenya, Tanzania and other places.
Giraffes are herbivores that feed mainly on leaves.
The conservation status of giraffes
Due to the effects of overhunting and habitat destruction, the population of giraffes is gradually decreasing.
African countries** have taken a number of measures to protect giraffes, including the establishment of nature reserves and the fight against illegal hunting.
6. Chimpanzee, a first-class protected animal
Habits of chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are close relatives of humans and live in the rainforests of central Africa.
Chimpanzees are social animals with very complex social structures and communication styles.
The conservation status of chimpanzees
Due to the effects of deforestation and illegal harvesting, chimpanzee populations are gradually decreasing.
African countries** have taken a number of measures to protect chimpanzees, including the establishment of nature reserves and the fight against illegal harvesting.
7. Elephant, a first-class protected animal
Elephant habits
Elephants are endemic animals to Asia and Africa and live in forests, grasslands, and other areas.
Elephants are herbivores that feed mainly on leaves, fruits, grasses, etc.
Conservation status of elephants
Elephant populations are gradually declining due to the effects of overhunting, the ivory trade, and habitat destruction.
Countries in Asia and Africa** have taken a number of measures to protect elephants, including the establishment of nature reserves, the fight against illegal hunting and the ivory trade.
8. First-class protected animal - dolphin
Dolphin habits
The Chinese white dolphin is a marine mammal endemic to the coastal areas of China and lives in offshore waters.
Dolphins are social animals with a high degree of intelligence and social skills.
Conservation status of dolphins
Due to the effects of marine pollution, fishing activities and noise disturbances, the number of dolphins is gradually decreasing.
China** has taken a number of measures to protect dolphins, including the establishment of marine protected areas, restrictions on fishing activities and noise disturbances.
9. First-class protected animal - bald crane
Habits of the bald crane
The bald crane is a rare bird in northeastern China and Siberia in Russia, living in swamps, lakes and other wetland environments.
Hooded cranes are carnivorous birds that feed mainly on small fish, frogs, etc.
Conservation status of the Hooded Crane
Due to wetland destruction and the effects of hunting, the population of the hooded crane is gradually decreasing.
China and Russia** have taken a number of measures to protect the crane, including establishing nature reserves and combating illegal hunting.
10. First-class protected animal - tiger
Tiger habits
Tigers are endemic to Asia and live in forests, grasslands and other areas.
Tigers are solitary animals and are territorial.
Conservation status of tigers
Due to the effects of overhunting, habitat destruction, and illegal capture, tiger populations are gradually decreasing.
Countries in Asia** have taken a number of measures to protect tigers, including the establishment of nature reserves and the fight against illegal hunting and smuggling. At the same time, international organizations are also actively involved in tiger conservation, such as the World Nature.