Yangtze giant softshell turtle: With only four known individuals remaining, the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is critically endangered.
South China tiger: With less than 30 individuals remaining in the wild, the South China tiger is another critically endangered species. This species once roamed across most of southern China, but its population has been reduced due to habitat loss, hunting, and poaching.
Giant panda: An iconic symbol of China, the giant panda is also endangered with an estimated population of around 1,800 individuals left in the wild.
Crested ibis: The crested ibis is a bird species that was once thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in the 1970s. However, with a wild population of only around 1,000 individuals, it remains critically endangered.
Red-crowned crane: The red-crowned crane is a large bird species that is found in wetlands and grasslands in East Asia. It is also endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.