A small but ecologically critical reserve protecting the endangered Xinjiang newt (Ranodon sibiricus), one of the rarest amphibians in the world.

A small but ecologically critical reserve protecting the endangered Xinjiang newt (Ranodon sibiricus), one of the rarest amphibians in the world. Found only in cold mountain streams of the Junggar Alatau range in Wenquan County, this species has been brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts.

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Wenquan Xinjiang Newt - Photo 1

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