Among them 2,404 are terrestrials and 3,862 fishes. There are more than 100 wild animal species unique to China including such well-known rare animals as the giant panda, golden-haired monkey ...

Scientists identified the tiny species of cat from a fossilized jawbone, which could date back as far as 300,000 years ago.

the Chinese zodiac has inspired a variety of widely accepted animal-related legends and folktales. In many regions of China, legends about snake immortals are widespread. In these tales ...

A CHINA zoo has been slammed for painting donkeys ... the Zibo City amusement park in Shandong province admitted the animals were donkeys instead. Pictures of the painted donkeys have since ...

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its use of the animals for soft power abroad against the demands of an adoring ...

Known as a key habitat for these precious animals, the South China Sea has seen an increase in green sea turtle sightings thanks to the improving ecological environment. In the Qilianyu Islands area ...