​Xizang: Treasure trove of natural beauty, biodiversity

A herd of blue sheep, a national second-class protected animal, forages in the wild of Zanda county of Ngari prefecture, Xizang Autonomous Region, June 16, 2025. The Qiangtang National Nature Reserve, which spans Nagqu city and Ngari prefecture in the northern part of Xizang, is China's largest nature reserve, covering a total area of 298,000 square kilometers. It is home to a vast array of wildlife, including 10 first-class and 21 second-class nationally protected species. [Photo by Zhang Junmian/China.org.cn]