Endangered animals thrive in Tibet canyon

Coexistence of carnivores suggests good biodiversity in region, researcher says

Eight endangered wild animals under top State protection have been caught on camera in the Tibet autonomous region's Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon－the deepest canyon in the world－according to recently released research.

Cameras placed in the canyon captured images of Bhutan takin, clouded leopards, large Indian civets, golden cats, jackals, Himalayan serow, Impeyan pheasants and red gorals.

Supported by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, the research on the region's biodiversity aims to collect information that will help in the design of a long-term protection plan.