What wild animals are there in Tibet?

There are 0/42 species of wild mammals, 488 species of birds, 56 species of reptiles, 45 species of amphibians and 68 species of fish in Tibet. There are 799 species of wild vertebrates in Tibet, which constitute the advantages of Tibet's animal resources. Among these animals, wild donkeys, wild yaks, red deer, white-lipped deer, black-necked cranes, red pandas, etc. 123 are listed as national key protected animals, accounting for more than13 of national key protected animals. Among them, Yunnan golden monkey, Bengal tiger, snow leopard, Tibetan wild donkey, wild yak and pronghorn and other 45 kinds of wild vertebrates are endangered or rare protected animals unique to Tibet. At the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,000 ~ 4,000 meters, you can occasionally see the national first-class protected animal "Xi Malaya Tal Sheep".

Here are some rare wild animals in Tibet:

snow leopard

Snow leopard is a stony animal in plateau area, and usually lives in an empty and stony place. Because it often moves near the snow line and between snows, it is named "Snow Leopard". Under its long hair, it has thick down wool of native sheep, which can resist the cold.

bharal

Blue sheep is an endemic species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, inhabiting the forestless mountain area at an altitude of 2,500-5,000 meters. In summer, there will be a group of ten to dozens, and in winter, there will be a large group of hundreds, led by 1 or several rams. Mainly at dusk, there are often 1 rams standing on the high protruding rocks. When the enemy begins to approach, they quickly rush to the bare rocks in the mountains. Because the coat color is very similar to rocks, it is not easy to be found. Rest by rocks or rocks at night and noon, and drink water by streams in the morning. Grass, shrubs and mosses are the main foods.

lynx

Lynx is much bigger than a cat, and it is common in forest bushes, dense forests and rocks. Likes to live alone, is good at climbing and swimming, has strong hunger tolerance, can lie still in one place for a few days, is not afraid of the cold, and likes to kill large and medium-sized mammals such as roe deer.

Tibetan brown bear

Tibetan brown bear is one of the rarest brown bears in the world. Strong body, fierce and powerful, mainly inhabiting mountain forest belts, eating miscellaneous.

wild yak

Wild yak, also known as bison, is a national first-class protected animal, with an elegant and expensive Tibetan name. It is a special animal on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China, which is extremely cold-tolerant. Wild yak is the ancestor of domestic yak, which was once widely distributed and now only exists in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The weight can reach more than 1000 kg, the body is dark brown, and there are thick long hairs on the sides and legs, which is suitable for living in cold environment. Bison live on the hillside all the year round and like to eat soft sticks and grass. They chew with their teeth in summer and lick with their tongues in winter. Bison's prickly tongue is very powerful and it is also one of its weapons.

black-necked crane

Black-necked crane is a large wading bird. Except for a small white or gray spot behind and under the eyes, the rest of the head and about two-thirds of the upper part of the neck are black, so it is called a black-necked crane. It is the only crane that grows and breeds on the plateau in the world, and it is a precious bird unique to China.

marmot

Marmots, also known as "groundhogs", belong to the family Rodentia Squirrel with squirrels, beavers and chipmunks. He is good at digging underground caves. Usually, caves have more than two entrances to ensure safety. Its most charming place is its lovely tail and short fat hands and feet. There are a pair of long front teeth in the front row of its mouth, and its naive appearance is quite pleasing. The groundhog is very alert, not only constantly checking the surrounding situation, but also having a special lookout. At the beginning of family rearing, they are timid, so it is best not to harass and scare them.

Plateau pika

Plateau pikas live on the grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Plateau pika is round and has no tail. Just like its name, it is related to rabbits, not rodents like mice.

Tibetan antelope

Tibetan antelope, known as "the pride of Hoh Xil", is a unique species in China and lives in groups. Tibetan antelope has a reddish brown back and a light brown or grayish white abdomen. The adult male Tibetan antelope has a black face, black marks on its legs and harp-shaped horns on its head to defend against the enemy. The female Tibetan antelope has no horns. Tibetan antelope is a national first-class protected animal and an endangered animal listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

red fox

Red fox is also called red fox, Firefox and so on. It has a slender body, a sharp mouth, big ears, short limbs and a long tail at the back. Firefox is very adaptable, from mountains to plains, from forests to grasslands, and even deserts and towns are their habitats.

Tibetan gazelle

Tibetan gazelle, also known as gazelle, gazelle, Tibetan antelope or Tibetan gazelle, is thinner than Przewalski's gazelle, with a body length of 84-96 cm, a weight of116 kg, and narrow and pointed ears. The body hair is grayish brown and the abdomen is white. Under the strong sunlight, its color is close to sandy yellow from a distance, so it is called "Tibetan antelope". It is an endemic species in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a national second-class protected animal.

kiang

Tibetan wild donkey, endemic to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is a national first-class protected animal. Tibetan wild donkey, also known as Asian wild donkey, looks like a mule produced by crossing a donkey with a horse. Because its tail is slightly like a ponytail, some people call it "Wild Horse". Tibetan wild donkeys live in groups at an altitude of 3,600 to 5,400 meters. They have strong tolerance to cold, sun and snow. Tibetan wild donkey likes social life and needs a separate space. On the alpine desert grassland, Xiao Lv was born with a strong homesickness, but due to the influence of natural and man-made disasters, he was always active in his own fixed area.

white-lipped deer

White-lipped deer, also known as Rock Deer, White-nosed Deer, Yellow Deer and "Hama" (Tibetan), is a large deer, similar in size to water deer and red deer. The periphery of the lip and the lower jaw are white, which is a unique animal in China. White-lipped deer is a typical mountain animal in alpine region, which has been listed in the list of national key protected wild animals for protection.

Tibetan red deer

Tibetan red deer is an endemic species in China, only distributed in Sangri County in southeastern Tibet. It has been listed as one of the key protected wildlife 15 species (groups) in the national wildlife protection and nature reserve construction project. This species was declared extinct by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 1992, and was rediscovered and confirmed by Chinese and foreign scholars in Tibet in 1995. Tibetan red deer was first discovered by scientists more than 50 years ago. Because it was found in Sikkim, it is also called Sikkim red deer.

snowcock

Snow chicken is the highest distribution chicken in the world, generally distributed in 3000-6000 meters, until above the snow line. It is common in the high mountain areas of western China, and is called Tibetan Snow Chicken or Himalayan Snow Chicken locally. You can reach the mountain at an altitude of 8000 meters in summer, stay at the top of the mountain all the year round, wander to the upper limit of forest belts or valleys in winter, and use hoofed footprints to find food. Snow chickens feed on stems, roots, leaves and buds of plants, and sometimes they also eat insects and small invertebrates.

stone marten

Sable is a national second-class protected animal. The sable and its natural environment have been greatly damaged because of neglecting the policies of strengthening resource protection, active breeding and rational hunting and utilization. It is estimated that there are 4000-4500 animals in eastern and southern Tibet.

Tibetan mastiff

Tibetan mastiff, also known as western Tibetan mastiff, mastiff, crazy dog and dragon dog. Originated in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China, it is a tall, fierce and drooping dog. The body length is about 120cm, the body hair is thick, the outer coat is not too long, and the bottom hair is thick and soft as wool. Under cold climate conditions, it can resist the cold and sleep peacefully in the ice and snow. The character is resolute, strong and fierce, and the wildness still exists, which makes people daunting; Protect territory, protect food, be aggressive and have strong hostility to strangers. He is the king of dogs.

vulture

Golden Eagle is a famous bird of prey in the northern hemisphere, which is famous for its outstanding appearance and agile and powerful flight. The average wingspan of adult birds is more than 2.3 meters, and the body length can reach 1 meter. All its legs and claws are covered with feathers. Generally live in mountainous or hilly areas, especially the cliffs and protruding parts of mountain walls in valleys. Inhabits in alpine grasslands, deserts, river valleys and forest areas, and often goes to the hills and plains at the foot of the mountain in winter, with the highest altitude of more than 4000 meters. Feeding on large and medium-sized birds and mammals.

lesser panda

Red panda, also known as red panda, red panda, red panda and nine-section wolf, is an endangered mammal, distributed in southern China, the foothills of Himalayas, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal and other countries. The red panda has existed for more than 9 million years, and its ancestors were called ancient red pandas. According to the bulletin issued by the French National Research Center, by studying the fossils of ancient red pandas, it was found that they were carnivores.

Long-tailed langur

Long-tailed langurs live in tropical or subtropical forests and mainly eat leaves. The tail is very long, suitable for arboreal, slender, active during the day and arboreal at night, with seasonal vertical migration. Living in groups can reach dozens at a time. In addition to southern Tibet, it is also distributed in India, Nepal, Kashmir and Pakistan. In China, the long-tailed langur is endangered and listed as a protected animal.

Bar-headed Goose

Spotted geese, also known as white-headed geese and black-striped geese, are large birds of the genus Goose. When flying, the wings flap hard and the flapping frequency is high; Long neck; Legs are located at the central fulcrum of the body and can walk freely. It has a flat beak and serrated edges, which helps to filter food. There is a habit of migration, and the distance of migration is also far. Like to live in groups, fly in an orderly queue, zigzag, herringbone and so on. It is monogamous, and both sexes are involved in raising young birds.