A pack of Qinling takins were caught on camera on Thursday in Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in China's northwestern Shaanxi Province.

The population of the first-class state-protected species has grown gradually to over 4,000 in the Qinling Mountains, thanks to an improvement in the ecosystem and intensified efforts to protect wildlife.

Qinling takins are often seen gathering by the dozens to breed freely in the sanctuary.

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Protecting Qinling Mountains, a dragon vein of China

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(Cover image via VCG)

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