The North China leopards, which were once on the verge of extinction, will be safeguarded and their population will increase, according to Shanxi province in North China.
The North China leopards, which were once on the verge of extinction, will be safeguarded and their population will increase, according to Shanxi province in North China. In China, this breed of leopard, also called the Chinese Leopard, is recognised as a first-class national protected species.
Once upon a time, it was widely available in Beijing, the provinces of Hebei and Shanxi, as well as other regions of northern China. The number of the rare species, however, dramatically dropped in the second half of the 20th century as a result of rampant illegal hunting and deforestation.
The province conducted a survey to track the population and habitats of the species last year, and then conducted additional research as a result.
Chinese leopards are facing several threats, including habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching of the traditional medicine trade, and human-wildlife conflict. To address these challenges, Shanxi Province is implementing a range of measures to protect the leopard and its habitat.
According to Yuan Tongsuo, director of the provincial forestry and grassland bureau, Shanxi will also improve the legal protection of leopards and other wild animal species and complete its data system for biodiversity conservation.
Chinese leopards are distinguished by their pale, yellowish-brown fur that has black spots. They are solitary creatures that favour living in forested environments like deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests where they can hunt and hide from people.
The commitment of Shanxi Province to protect the Chinese leopard is an important step towards preserving this species for future generations and maintaining the health of the region’s ecosystems.
Protecting this species and its habitat is not only important for the survival of the leopard itself, but also for the many other species that depend on the same ecosystem. It is important for other regions and governments to follow in Shanxi’s footsteps and take action to protect endangered species and their habitats.