East China releases 120 Yangtze alligators to nature
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Unique to China, the Yangtze alligator, also known as the Chinese alligator, is a rare species under the national first-class protection. Their number in the wild is only about 200, which is classified as extremely endangered. The alligators were released to a designated area in the nature reserve which provides ideal conditions for reintroduction.