China released its first list of important habitats for terrestrial wild animals on Wednesday, covering 82.36 percent national key protected wild animal species, according to National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

The first batch includes 789 key habitats, covering 31 provinces, regions and municipalities in the country. The list takes into account the habitats, breeding grounds and flyways of 565 species of wild animals, with 127 species of mammals, 339 species of birds, 62 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 37 species of insects.

China will keep improving wildlife habitats, and more habitats will be added to the list in the future.

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