Gutianshan National Nature Reserve
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Gutianshan National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Kaihua County, in the western part of Zhejiang Province, on the border of Jiangxi province. The reserve was established as a smaller, provincial-level nature reserve in 1975, and upgraded to its present size and status in 2001. The reserve occupies a mountainous, forested area, and is part of the Nanling mountains. The highest peak is Shiershan at 1,258 metres. ()
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Wildlife
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Asiatic Black Bear
The Asian black bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear, moon bear, and white-chested bear, is a captivating medium-sized bear species native to Asia. These bears are highly adapted to an arboreal lifestyle, spending substantial time in trees.
Mammals
Clouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a captivating medium-sized wild cat inhabiting the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Since 2008, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. With fewer than 10,000 mature individuals remaining and no single...
Mammals
Sumatran serow
The Sumatran serow, also known as the southern serow, is a captivating goat-antelope inhabiting the mountain forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. This distinctive species was previously classified under the broad category of "mainland serow" which included...
Mammals
Hairy-fronted muntjac
The hairy-fronted muntjac, also known as the black muntjac, is a rare deer species native to southeastern China, particularly in the provinces of Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Fujian. This species is currently classified as endangered, with population estimates...
Mammals
Elliot's pheasant
Elliot's pheasant is a striking bird native to southeastern China. Male Elliot’s pheasants can grow up to 80 cm (about 31 inches) in length, while the females are smaller, reaching around 50 cm (approximately 20 inches).
Birds
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