Beijing, July 29: On Global Tiger Day, the latest monitoring data released by China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration reveals a remarkable recovery in the wild populations of tigers and leopards in Northeast China over the past decade.
In the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Northeast tigers has surged from 27 in 2017 to 72, while wild Northeast leopards have increased from 42 to 115. This marks more than a twofold rise in their populations, representing a significant achievement in the conservation of these key species.
The report indicates that in recent years, China has accelerated the establishment of a nature conservation system centered around national parks. It has implemented rescue projects for endangered species and strengthened wildlife monitoring networks and rescue systems. Effective improvements in the habitats of Northeast tigers and leopards have significantly boosted their breeding, growth, and restoration.
Since the establishment of the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, there has been substantial promotion of ecological conservation, scientific research and monitoring, law enforcement and supervision, livelihood protection, and cross-border cooperation. Over 30,000 cases of Northeast tiger activity and more than 40,000 cases of Northeast leopard activity have been recorded.
Additionally, China continues to enhance cross-border conservation efforts, having established a regular cooperation mechanism with Russia’s Leopard Land National Park to jointly conduct population statistics, cross-border patrols, and information sharing.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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