Tiger and leopard park in northeast China sees species flourish

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The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, which straddles Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces, covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is home to China's largest population of wild Amur tigers and leopards, and the only breeding population of these endangered species in the country.

A file photo shows an Amur tiger roaming through a forest in Heilongjiang. /CFP

Recent scientific monitoring reveals that the survival rate of Amur tiger and leopard cubs in the park exceeds 50 percent, and several new tiger and leopard cubs have been recorded since the park's establishment. The dense, thriving habitat currently supports around 70 Amur tigers, 80 Amur leopards, and numerous other species including brown bears, wild boars, deer, roe deer, and red foxes.

The park boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, and its advanced integrated monitoring system provides real-time data on changing animal populations. Since 2021, more than 200 sightings of Amur tigers and more than 500 sightings of Amur leopards have been recorded. Most notably, the same system has helped detect the presence of the wild long-tailed goral in northeastern China for the first time in nearly two decades.

A file photo shows a roe deer at a forest in Jilin. /IC

With that, the park continues to enhance its ecological functions, with ongoing efforts to monitor and protect nationally protected wildlife and rare plant species. These initiatives are fostering a balanced ecosystem where humans and animals can coexist in harmony.