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The Siberian tiger is the national animal of South Korea. The Siberian tiger and Amur leopard have most likely been extirpated from Korea, but are still included in standard lists of Korean mammals. Most Korean mammal species are found only in a small part of Korea.
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in South Korea. There are eighty-five mammal species in South Korea, of which six are endangered, six are vulnerable, and two are near threatened. One of the species listed for South Korea is considered to be extinct. [1] The national animal of South Korea is the Siberian tiger.
The wildlife of South Korea includes 8,271 plant species, 18,117 animal species and 3,528 species of fungi and others. [ 1 ] 30,000 species are known to inhabit South Korea, among an estimated 100,000+ in all.
Of the 100,000 species currently identified, approximately 10% are believed to be endemic species in Korea. Four species of mammals, four species of algae, five species of amphibians, one species of reptiles and 59 species are known as endemic species in Korea. Amongst, 246 species of endangered wildlife (Class I and II), there are 166 animal ...
In 1963 Korea Association for the Conservation of Nature was established. [citation needed] In 1997 the non-profit organization International Aid for Korean Animals was founded to promote animal protection and humane treatment. [citation needed] Animal Rescue Korea, an English-language internet resource, helps animals in South Korea. [citation ...
A staff member feeding an albino raccoon at an animal cafe in Seoul, South Korea, on April 2, 2020. - Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images.
This is a list of reptiles of Korea. ... most common in the south Pelamis platurus [14] Linnaeus, 1766 ... Species Restoration Center (in Korean) ...
Pages in category "Mammals of Korea" ... List of mammals of South Korea * List of mammals of Korea; A. Amur hedgehog; B. Black musk deer; C. Chinese striped hamster;