Calling all nature lovers! The Sichuan Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve—a lush sanctuary in southwest China—is making headlines as a biodiversity powerhouse. Home to over 430 vertebrate species, this 'Green Pearl' shelters giants like giant pandas
, golden monkeys, and takin (think: goat-antelope mashup vibes).
But wait, there's more! The reserve also boasts 72 animal species under national key protection, including 13 first-class protected animals . On the plant side? Over 2,400 species thrive here, from the dove tree (Davidia involucrata) to ancient ginkgo trees that’ve literally seen dinosaurs come and go
.
For adventurers and eco-warriors alike, this hotspot offers a real-life Jumanji experience—minus the board game risks. Whether you're into wildlife tracking or rare botany, Tangjiahe proves conservation can be both crucial and cool .
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Live: Chase wild animals' footprints in Sichuan nature reserve
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