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Which animals graze on Qinghai’s grasslands?
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Qinghai
Yellow River (Huang He), eastern Qinghai province, China.
Qinghai’s vast grasslands support a variety of both domesticated and wild animals.
The province’s economy relies heavily on its pastoral lands, where herds of domesticated animals graze, serving as a major source of wealth for the region. These include:1
- Yaks21
- Sheep21
- Horses21
- Cattle1
In addition to these livestock, the region is home to various wild animals that inhabit the plateau and grassland areas, including:
- Antelope2
- Wild horses2
- Wolves2
- Foxes2
- Bears2
- Snow leopards2
The grasslands also provide a habitat for exotic birds, such as the black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis).2