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Gutianshan National Nature Reserve
Situated in the Yangtze River basin, China, Gutianshan National Nature Reserve was formed to preserve an area of old-growth broadleaved forest. The forest is important for the conservation of the regions water supply as well as the remarkable flora and fauna.
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Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus)
This Asiatic bear has a similar appearance to its better-known American relative (the American black bear, Ursus americanus) with a stocky... More 35 Images 4 Videos -
Asiatic water snake (Sinonatrix aequifasciata)
Information on the Asiatic water snake (Sinonatrix aequifasciata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of distinct... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Baishan fir (Abies beshanzuensis)
Information on the Baishan fir is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
The most distinctive feature of the aptly named big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is its enormous, triangular head, which is so... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Black muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons)
A little-known, rare species of deer, the black muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons) is found only in eastern China. The black muntjac has a dark... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus)
Information on the black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Bretschneidera (Bretschneidera sinensis)
Information on the Bretschneidera sinensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Cabot’s tragopan (Tragopan caboti)
The male of this species is unmistakable, being by far the palest of all tragopans, and the only one with a straw-buff coloured breast and... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Chinese bamboo rat (Rhizomys sinensis)
Information on the Chinese bamboo rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Chinese crested tern (Sterna bernsteini)
Previously thought to be possibly extinct, the Chinese crested tern (Sterna bernsteini) was rediscovered in 2000 with a population of just... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)
The peculiar-looking Chinese pangolin is one of just eight species belonging to the order Pholodia, meaning ‘scaled animals’. The pangolin... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Chinese serow (Capricornis milneedwardsii)
Information on the Chinese serow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)
Information on the Chinese softshell turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense)
Information on the Chinese tulip tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name (Hydropotes inermis) of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of... More 36 Images 1 Video -
Citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola)
The wagtails are some of the best-recognised and most familiar of birds, so named for their conspicuous habit of wagging the long tail while... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is named after the distinctive 'clouds' on its coat - ellipses partially edged in black, with... More 17 Images 2 Videos -
Common Chinese tree frog (Hyla chinensis)
Information on the common Chinese tree frog (Hyla chinensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos -
Crapnell’s camellia (Camellia crapnelliana)
Information on the Crapnell’s camellia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides)
Information on Eucommia ulmoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti)
Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) is a boldly marked bird, with a long barred tail. Males are reddish-brown in colour with a... More 4 Images 1 Video -
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Considered to be one of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian eagle-owl is an impressive and majestic bird, with distinctive... More 26 Images 3 Videos -
Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 1 Video -
Golden flangetail (Sinictinogomphus clavatus)
Information on the golden flangetail (Sinictinogomphus clavatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Golden larch (Pseudolarix amabilis)
Information on the golden larch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga)
A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend in bands across the upperwing. By... More 20 Images 1 Video -
Halesia (Halesia macgregorii)
Information on Halesia macgregorii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Heptacodium (Heptacodium miconioides)
Information on Heptacodium miconioides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale golden crown and nape. The shoulders... More 26 Images 4 Videos -
Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Information on the Katsura tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni)
The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small kestrel with long pointed wings and a long tail marked with a black band at the end... More 56 Images 4 Videos -
Magnolia (Magnolia cylindrica)
Information on Magnolia cylindrica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Matrona (Matrona basilaris)
Information on Matrona basilaris is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Olive-backed pipit (Anthus hodgsoni)
The olive-backed pipit has greenish-olive plumage on its upperparts, from which it receives its common name, and white underparts speckled... More 11 Images 1 Video -
Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula)
Also known as the small skylark, this small and unassuming member of the lark family is renowned for its elaborate song and exuberant flight... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Oriental white stork (Ciconia boyciana)
This tall and elegant bird can be identified by the ruff of longer feathers across the throat and upper breast. It is white apart from the... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Pied skimmer (Pseudothemis zonata)
Information on the pied skimmer (Pseudothemis zonata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Red-banded snake (Dinodon rufozonatum)
Information on the red-banded snake (Dinodon rufozonatum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
The small, stocky introduced Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) has a shiny reddish coat which turns brownish-grey in winter, and the chin... More 19 Images 1 Video -
Rhyothemis (Rhyothemis fuliginosa)
Information on Rhyothemis fuliginosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Saunder’s gull (Larus saundersi)
A small gull with a black hood and nape, but only during the breeding season, Saunder’s gull has a white body with pale grey wings and a... More 14 Images 2 Videos -
Sika deer (Cervus nippon)
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) has a greyish-brown coat in winter, which becomes lighter in colour in summer, with light spots and a dark... More 21 Images 2 Videos -
Sorbus (Sorbus amabilis)
Information on Sorbus amabilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Swan goose (Anser cygnoides)
The swan goose (Anser cygnoides) is a large goose with a striking, bi-coloured neck. The back of the neck and crown are dark brown... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Sympetrum (Sympetrum eroticum)
Information on Sympetrum eroticum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Tapiscia (Tapiscia sinensis)
Information on the Tapiscia sinensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana)
The Tibetan macaque is a large primate with a short, stump-like tail, a diagnostic feature of the species. The fur is brown on the back and... More 11 Images 3 Videos -
White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted... More 6 Images 0 videos
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