17 new species discovered at Chinese world heritage site

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Aerial photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows a view of Mount Fanjingshan in Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Since 2018, a total of 17 new species have been discovered at Mount Fanjingshan in southwest China's Guizhou Province, according to local authorities.

Fanjingshan has continuously strengthened resource investigation and biodiversity research, and comprehensively promoted species protection. The new species include 10 spiders, one longicorn, two small mammals and four plants, said Li Haibo, an official with the management bureau of the Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve.

Since 2018, the reserve has served as a hub for scientific research and related activities, attracting over 2,400 experts and scholars. Data shows that Fanjingshan is home to 3,117 animals and 4,783 plants.

Fanjingshan was inscribed to the World Heritage List at the 42nd World Heritage Committee meeting in July 2018. 

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