Tian Shan Wapiti

Tian Shan Wapiti

　　Tian Shan Wapiti is one of China's rare and precious wild animals and is classified as a second-class protected species in the country. It features a large body size, strong and graceful physique, gentle temperament, strong disease resistance, tolerance to coarse feed, and high reproductive survival rates. Its antlers have a short growth period, high yield, plump shape, tender texture, and are rich in crude protein and amino acids, with a low calcium-to-phosphorus ratio. The average antler yield is 12–17 kilograms, and can reach up to 24 kilograms. Tian Shan Wapiti are distributed on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains, with the main production area located in the Ili River Valley, where the population stands at 7,200.