EcoChina | Wildlife thrives in NE China Tiger and Leopard National Park

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Spanning 14,100 square kilometers, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, serves as a sanctuary for endangered species. Recent surveys showed a resurgence in wildlife populations in the park, with approximately 70 wild Siberian tigers and 80 wild leopards thriving within its borders.

The biodiversity in the park has also witnessed dramatic improvement since its official establishment in 2021. According to incomplete statistics in 2024, 355 species of terrestrial wild vertebrates are found in the park, including 10 species under China's national first-class protection and 34 species under national second-class protection.

The World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5.

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